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| This old wood flute is
from the Mossi people of Burkina Faso and measures 17 1/2" high (20"
with stand). There is a hole in the top and holes on the sides of
the diamond shaped body. A feather was often placed in the top hole
to keep the bugs out. The
Mossi play flutes to accompany the music of balafons and the rapid
beat of drums during ceremonies and mask performances. They are
played in groups of 5 to 7 or more men. Each flute is played in a
set of notes with a complex but very repetitive tune. Because the
languages in this area are tonal, flutes can imitate the tonal
patterns of spoken phrases, as well those in songs. |
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