Whistle (kasengosengo)
| Title | Whistle (kasengosengo) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s 19th century |
| Medium | Probably hippopotamus ivory |
| Classification | Musical Instrument |
| Origin | Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people Central Africa |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Whistle (kasengosengo), late 1800s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people. Probably hippopotamus ivory; overall: 7.3 x 3.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Educational Purchase Fund, 1915.443 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Whistle (kasengosengo)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 1800s. It is executed in probably hippopotamus ivory and classified as musical instrument. In this archive it sits within the historical scientific diagrams tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people. Browse more public-domain art from Central Africa.
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