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Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, goat fur attached to end
Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, goat fur attached to end
Object Number 39-39-50/3930
Display Title Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, goat fur attached to end
Descriptions
Indigenous Term dio
Object Description Elephant ivory trumpet, wrapped with reptile skin and goat fur.
Inventory Description Horn, hollow tapered, covered with reptile skin, band of animal fur, corded loop
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Reptile skin, Fiber, Brass, Elephant ivory, Animal hair, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 35 x 5 cm (2 7/16 x 13 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3930

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