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Calling "horn" and musical instrument (sep) of elephant ivory
Calling "horn" and musical instrument (sep) of elephant ivory
Object Number 35-31-50/1155
Display Title Calling "horn" and musical instrument (sep) of elephant ivory
Descriptions
Object Description Calling "horn" and musical instrument (sep) of elephant ivory
Inventory Description Horn, tusk, hollow, square perforation, tubular mouthpiece, brown
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 47.5 x 5.6 x 5 cm (18 11/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-31-50/1155

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