A trumpet

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Composite trumpet comprising a kudu horn with an extension modelled in wax. The extension takes form of narrow tube which expands at midway to form an ovate bowl before narrowing to a short tube. The junction between horn and wax is decorated with abrus seeds.

Made by: Nuba tribe in Sudan

Acquisition date: 1928

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Composite trumpet comprising a kudu horn with an extension modelled in wax. The extension takes form of narrow tube which expands at midway to form an ovate bowl before narrowing to a short tube. The junction between horn and wax is decorated with abrus seeds.

Made by: Nuba tribe in Sudan

Acquisition date: 1928

© The Trustees of the British Museum