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Bulu (Fang) Trumpet

Cameroon
Bulu

Wood and sheets of brass
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 26.3 inches
Aerophone - Lip Vibrated - Horn

A trumpet from the Bulu (Boulou) people of the south-central area of Cameroon, mainland Equatorial Guinea, and northern Gabon. The Bulu are one of three major subdivisions of the Fang. This well-carved trumpet depicts a squatting monkey-like figure with two coconuts in hands as a finial top. The blow-hole is in the center of the trumpet with artful carved grooves above and below along with partially shod sheets of brass. Skilled carving for art market.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AELV-40-46