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Horns

Bamileke Royal Trumpet

Cameroon
Bamileke

Wood
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 28 inches
Aerophone - Lip Vibrated - Horn

Impressive royal trumpet/horn from the Bamileke people of Cameroon used for ceremonial events. Hand carved from one piece of wood, with expressive groove decorations and depiction of a ruler figure seated on the top. The earth spider decoration is a sign of royalty.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AELV-39-48