Trumpet

2012-31-29

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Native Name Mhalamhala
Object Number 2012-31-29
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Antelope Horn
Description

Trumpet (Mhalamhala), made out of a Kudu antelope horn. Long horn having three curves. Indentations can be found on top near the pointed end.

Length 83.5 cm
Width 19.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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