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Horns

Tabwa Trumpet

Southeastern DRC
Tabwa

Ivory
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 16 inches
Aerophone - Lip Vibrated - Horn

Rare Tabwa trumpet/horn from the Lake Tangayika region. Possibly made by a Luba artist for a Tabwa or Tubwe client. Exceptional carving showing usage and age.

 

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Catalog#: AF-AELV-7-45