Whistle (Kasengosengo)

Chokwe; or Lwena

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Brooklyn Museum photograph

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Caption

Chokwe; or Lwena. Whistle (Kasengosengo), second half 19th century. Wood, 5 x 2 x 1 3/4 in. (12.5 x 5.2 x 4.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Brill, 77.79.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Cultures

Chokwe, or Lwena

Title

Whistle (Kasengosengo)

Date

second half 19th century

Medium

Wood

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

5 x 2 x 1 3/4 in. (12.5 x 5.2 x 4.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Brill

Accession Number

77.79.1

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