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Large war trumpet of wood with two holes
Object Number 17-41-50/B1545
Display Title Large war trumpet of wood with two holes
Descriptions
Object Description Large war trumpet of wood with two holes
Inventory Description Carved wooden trumpet, 2 rectangular perforations, tapered 1 end, hide strip.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Congo, Upper; Welle Basin
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 122 x 24 x 20 cm (48 1/16 x 9 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-41-50/B1545

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