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Posthorns

Alphine Horn - Circular

Switzerland
Western Europe

Spruce
ca. Mid 20th century

Bell Diameter: 6 inches - Horn Diameter over all with bell 22 inches; Loop Diameter: 17 inches

This Alp horn consists of natural wood and has a conical bore and wooden cup-shaped mouthpiece. They are primarily used by mountain dwellers in Switzerland as signal horns for calling their cattle in the mountainous regions of Europe. It is classified as a "labrophone," which means lip-vibrating instrument.

 

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Catalog#: HWMC