Whistle (kasengosengo)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Whistle (kasengosengo) by an unknown artist: a wooden sculpture of a human head with a round body below the neck and a cylindrical protrusion across. The head has a brown skin tone and is adorned with a red patterned headdress. The figure's face is serene with a slight smile, almond-shaped eyes that are half-closed, and small ears on either side. A black line encircles the forehead. The body is smooth and rounded with a glossy finish. It sits on a pedestal-like base that flares out at the bottom. The background fades from dark to light gray.