Pende Whistle
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Pende Whistle
Democratic Republic Congo
Early 20th c
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2 1/4" x 2 1/2"
Ex: Tad Dale, New Mexico
Reduced $ 275
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The Pende used two-note whistles that were prestige objects used for messages during hunts, war or secret societies. These objects belonged to hunters and others of social rank.