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Horn trumpet
Object Number 24-32-50/B3734
Display Title Horn trumpet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Horn trumpet, opaque/tan, open ends, 2 perforations, 1 w/ veg fiber loop, polis
Classification
  • Musical
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bantu speaking peoples
  • Bahutu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southwest
Materials Horn, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 4.9 x 4.3 cm (13 x 1 15/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 24-32-50/B-3734

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