Trumpet

Object/Artifact

-

Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Trumpet

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.216

Description

Trumpet carved from an elephant tusk. It is sounded by blowing into a large aperture carved at the narrow end, above which is encircled with a band of geometric carving.

Context

It is a side-blown trumpet used to get the attention of the population especially when the Fon is to appear and speak

Dimensions

Height

79 cm

Width

13 cm

Dimension Notes

L: 79 cm W: 13 cm

Material

Ivory (elephant tusk)