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1942.13.1039

Okike: side-blown trumpet of small elephant tusk

1942.13.1039

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Collection type
Object
Description
Okike: side-blown trumpet of small elephant tusk
Long description
Okike: side-blast trumpet of small elephant tusk, the mouthpiece on the convex side near the pointed end; carved bands near open end. Collector's note: `Small elephant tusk, purchased when so directed by divination and then sacrificed. Not blown like big types.' Rectangular embouchure (JM). (Original number 120655. Coll. no.A241)
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 Elephant Tooth Ivory Animal, Process Perforated, Process Decorated, Process Carpentered
Dimensions
Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 413 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1039 Other numbers: 120655 A241

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