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Mangbetu Figural Trumpet

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Mangbetu

Ivory
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 13.25 inches
Aerophone - Lip Vibrated - Horn

Side-blown ivory trumpet/horn from the Mangbetu of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Orientale Provenance. Ivory trumpets such as this are associated with royal ensembles. Featured at the tip of the trumpet is a figurative female with a high coiffure. Skilled carving possibly for art market.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AELV-11-45