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Trumpet

Object/Artifact

Trumpet carved from an elephant tusk. It is sounded by blowing into a large aperture carved at the narrow end, above which is encircled with a band of geometric carving.

Trumpet Trumpet - Image 2 Trumpet - Image 3
Trumpet - Image 2 Trumpet - Image 3

2014.01.216

It is a side-blown trumpet used to get the attention of the population especially when the Fon is to appear and speak

79 cm

13 cm

L: 79 cm W: 13 cm

Ivory (elephant tusk)