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Senufo Hand-Carved Wooden Ritual Flute

$2,500
£1,889.69
€2,171.59
CA$3,481.23
A$3,872.73
CHF 2,030.13
MX$47,323.83
NOK 25,851.22
SEK 24,335.35
DKK 16,210.10
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Ivory Coast, African handcarved wooden flute, used for ceremonial performances. Used to evoke the spirits presence into community rituals. Beautiful decorative object, that measures 29in heigh by 4.5in diameter. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world today. Juan Montoya was born and spent his early years in Colombia. After studying architecture in Bogotá, he moved to New York where he graduated from Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he returned to New York, where he founded the design business he has presided over since. His firm specializes in residential and contract interior design, with projects located throughout the United States and Internationally. A member of the interior design hall of fame, a recipient of an honorary doctorate of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design, A Doctorate from New York School of Interior Design, Star of Design Award, and the Legends Award from Pratt Institute. His contributions to the field of interior design are widely recognized. He is also included in AD100 since its inaugural list, AD Collector (France) top 100, AD 30 Deans of design and a grand master on Elle Decor's A-list.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Used, light scratches consistent with its age.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4956142127072

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