Ko-tze / flute, pigeon

Description

Ko-tze or pigeon flute, a small gourd set with one large and six small whistles, for attachment to the tail feathers of carrier-pigeons to scare off birds of prey: China, Beijing

Museum reference

A.1953.155

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Ko-tze / flute, pigeon

Production information

Beijing, China, East Asia

Materials

Gourd

Physical description

Small gourd set with one large and six small whistles

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Ko-tze / flute, pigeon

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