Walking-Stick Flute/Oboe 1750 - 1757

Georg Henrich Scherer crafted these walking-stick flutes, an object of duality, offering both support and melody. The walking stick, a symbol of stability and journeying, transforms into a flute, an emblem of harmony and emotional expression. Think back to the shepherd’s pipes of ancient Greece. These instruments were often adorned with symbolic carvings, echoing the decorations we see on the ivory flute. Music, like walking, is a journey, a rhythmic exploration of emotions and experiences. This transmutation is a symbol of power, where the ordinary and the extraordinary meet. The act of playing music is a profound expression, a way to connect with deep subconscious feelings. As we contemplate these flutes, let us reflect on the power of symbols and their ability to transcend time, resonating with the echoes of the past while inspiring new interpretations in the present.