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Horns

Uganda Trumpet

Uganda / Sudan
Uganda Region

Wood with honey and brown patina and smooth surface
Collected in 1972 (possibly early 20th century)

Height:: 36 inches
Aerophone - Lip Vibrated - Horn

Possibly a Uganda / Sudan trumpet. In the historic kingdom of Buganda (now part of Uganda) trumpet sets were commonly used to transmit verbal praises of chiefs and rulers and to serve for signaling. Used in an ensemble they were played in a hocket fashion.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AELV-44