Trumpet

AF221

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF221
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Ivory | Elephant Tusk
Description

Side-blown trumpet. Eight incised decorative bands (solid and wavy) at open end of trumpet.

Length 32.6 cm
Outside Diameter 2.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900

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