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1942.13.1038

Opu: side-blown trumpet of buffalo horn, strongly curved, the mouth-piece on the convex side nearer the thin end, carved with parallel grooves. Sounded at ceremonial feastings. Very small but full natural length. Tiny oval embouchure burned in. (JM)

1942.13.1038

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Collection type
Object
Description
Opu: side-blown trumpet of buffalo horn, strongly curved, the mouth-piece on the convex side nearer the thin end, carved with parallel grooves. Sounded at ceremonial feastings. Very small but full natural length. Tiny oval embouchure burned in. (JM)
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Animal Horn, Process Perforated, Process Decorated, Process Incised, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Diameter: max 41 mm, Length: max 285 mm, Length: max 40 mm embouchure, Diameter: max 9 mm embouchure
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1038 Other numbers: 120651 A31

Search terms: Music, Ritual and Ceremonial, Musical Instrument, Trumpet