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Horn/Trumpet

Queen Helmet Shell Trumpet

Hawaii
Polynesia - Hawaii

Queen Helmet Shell
ca. Mid 20th century

Length: 11

Shell trumpets such as this one are played throughout the Oceania Region. The most widespread type is made from the shells of large marine snails (conch-shells) with a blowing hole created by removing the apex. These shell trumpets are used as signaling devices.

 

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Catalog#: OC-AELV-18