Bamboefluit uit Sepik-gebied, Papoea Nieuw-Guinea old Ganesha is the son of

Ganesha is the son of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati

The figure has a patina with a soft shine

They were brought out for initiation ceremonies and for funerals of important elders

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Bamboefluit uit Sepik-gebied, Papoea Nieuw-Guinea old Ganesha is the son ofDimensions: 38. 1 cm x 1. 2 cm. This bamboo flute is a traditional and sacred instrument from the Sepik region. The sound of the flute is considered to be the voice of a specific ancestral spirit. The use of the flute is strictly reserved for initiated men. Non initiates are not allowed to see the flute, which is why it is kept in the haus tambaran (ceremonial men's house). The flute is played by blowing air into a side hole at the top of the