AN ANGOLAN HORN TRUMPET.
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A horn trumpet made from the horn of the giant Sable Antelope (Hippotragus Niger Variani). With piercing and mouth piece towards the tip, mounted with fur banding to the body. 66 cm.
"The Giant sable antelope lives in forests near water where there is abundant vegetation. The horns can reach a length of 1 1/2 meters and the horn used for this trumpet is probably taken from a young male. This trumpet was most likely used for war, hunting and to warn villagers of attack".
Condition
Rubbing to fur sections. Collection number to inner edge.
Theme
African & Other Tribal Artefacts from the Rodney Alcock Collection Part 1
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Description
A horn trumpet made from the horn of the giant Sable Antelope (Hippotragus Niger Variani). With piercing and mouth piece towards the tip, mounted with fur banding to the body. 66 cm.
"The Giant sable antelope lives in forests near water where there is abundant vegetation. The horns can reach a length of 1 1/2 meters and the horn used for this trumpet is probably taken from a young male. This trumpet was most likely used for war, hunting and to warn villagers of attack".
Condition
Rubbing to fur sections. Collection number to inner edge.
Theme
African & Other Tribal Artefacts from the Rodney Alcock Collection Part 1
Do you have something similar to sell? Get your items valued free of charge!