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musical instrument > aerophones > horn > transverse horn > transverse curved drum
Materials
wood, skin, hair / fur
Legend
No matter how long the tusk of an elephant, it is sometimes too short for musical use or to produce low – threatening or impressive sounds. Creative horn cutters elongated the tube with wooden bells to an instrument the height of a man, long enough to give their sound the desired depth and to make it roar tremendously. These types of horns were also used in ensembles, where these deep tones were very welcome.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture
Zande
Acquisition related person
Armand Joseph Oscar Hutereau (°1875 - †1914), as donor
Date of acquisition
1913-02-14
Dimensions
159 cm x 10 cm
Inventory number
MO.0.0.11550
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