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1924.15.2

Large side-blown trumpet of shell.

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1924.15.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large side-blown trumpet of shell.
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
1921 - 1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 430 mm, Diameter 18 mm hole, Width: max 240 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.15.2
Research and responses

The name Mangareva translates as ‘Manga’ (mountain) and ‘Reva’ (floating), or ‘floating mountain’. This is a reference to the higher peaks in the lagoon appearing to ‘float’ above the sea when approaching by boat because of the surrounding reefs and atolls. Information provided by James Flexner, University of Sydney.

Search terms: Music, Navigation, Musical Instrument, Signal, Trumpet

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