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1942.13.1037

Small side-blown trumpet of ivory. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]

1942.13.1037

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small side-blown trumpet of ivory. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]
Long description
Small side-blown trumpet of ivory. It is rectangular in section and slightly curved, tapering to a pointed end. The wider end is decorated with an incised cross-hatched pattern. Below this on one side is a perforation. The ivory is dark brown in colour. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Elephant Tooth Ivory Animal, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 15 mm, Depth: max 11 mm, Length: max 202 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1037 Other numbers: 120650

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Trumpet