Object class: Musical instruments / Donor: Estate of James Pomeroy Howe / Function: 5.6 Sports, Games, Amusements; Gambling and Pet Accessories - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-9798, described as Pigeon flute; bell; brass; five spheres with 4 cm circular 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-9797, described as Pigeon flute; bell; brass; three spheres with 4 cm circular 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-9796, described as Pigeon flute; bell; brass; single sphere with 4 cm circular 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9661, 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 9-9617, described as pigeon flute; gourd w/4 slotte bamboo openings; tan stain; painted black design; bamboo tongue for tail ring; c. 13.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9660, described as pigeon flute;2 bamboo pipes;light brown stain; ht. 5 cm., w.4.2 cm. ivory tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9666, described as pigeon flute; 2 bamboo pipes; natural color; ht. 5 cm, w. 4.2 cm, bamboo tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9681, described as pigeon flute; 3 bamboo pipes w/light brown stain; ht. 5 cm, w. 5.5 cm, bamboo tongue for tail ring.

Hearst Museum object titled Pigeon flute, accession number 9-9708, described as pigeon flute; 5 bamboo pipes with black ink; 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 9-9598, described as pigeon flute;gourd w/6 bamboo pipes;brownstain;ivory tongue for tail ring; ht. 4.4 cm. L 4.5 cm.

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