Kokoi

This is a kokoi , or kpoi and is played in a similar way to a pipe or whistle. It consists of a small gourd with four small holes, and one large one. It is played by blowing across the large hole, and closing and opening the smaller holes with one's fingers. It is played by members of the Poro society.

Further Information

• Type: Musical instruments
• Object: Kokoi
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 74mm x 70mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ez

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