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1894.32.38.2

Brass horn with bell attached, worn upon the turban (instead of actual horns) for ceremonial dances. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 17/08/2010]

1894.32.38.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass horn with bell attached, worn upon the turban (instead of actual horns) for ceremonial dances. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 17/08/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Odisha Ganjam
Cultural groups
Khond
Person
Field collector J. Strode Wilson
Field collector John Strode Wilson
PRM source J. Strode Wilson
PRM source John Strode Wilson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1894
Date collected
By 1894
Acquisition information
Donated: 1894
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Lead Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Process Forged (Metal), Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 170 mm, Length: max 236 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1894.32.38.2

Search terms: Ornament, Music, Dance, Ritual and Ceremonial, Head Ornament, Musical Instrument

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