Object name: Pigeon flute / Object class: Aerophones (wind instruments) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9731, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with dark brown stain; ivory tongue for tail ring; According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9717, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with dark brown stain; ivory tongue for tail ring; According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9723, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with rust colored stain; ivory tongue for tail ring; According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9645, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes; dark brown stain; ht. 5 cm., w. 4.2 cmbamboo tongue for tail ring

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9703, described as pigeon flute; 3 bamboo pipes with natural color and varnish; bamboo tongue for tail ring; According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI. For additional information consult accession envelope.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9663, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes;light brown stain; ht. 5 cm, w. 4.2 cm bamboo tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9590, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/8 bamboo pipes;red-brown stain;ivory tongue for tail ring; ht. 6 cm. L 5.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9795, described as Pigeon flute; wood; cone shaped dome top and flared base; bamboo tongue for tail ring; Height 3.7 cm. According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9739, described as Pigeon flute; gourd with 2 bamboo pipes and black ink; bamboo tongue for tail ring; 13 cm. According to some writers, flutes were attached to message-carrying pigeons to frighten away hawks and eventually came to be used by pigeon fanciers to lure away another fancier’s pigeon or flock in order to increase their wealth and status. According to Berthold Laufer, the flutes were used for the aesthetic value of their music. Makers in this collection include: HUNG, CHUNG, KUEI, MING, PAN, SHIH-TZU (?), SHENG, LI.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9606, described as pigoen flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes; red-brownstain;ivory tongue fortail ring; ht. 4.4 cm. L. 4.5 cm.

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