Big trumpet
D. R. Congo, Azande
not available anymore
Size
H: 132,5 cm
H: 52.2 inch
Description
ivory, oval mouth piece, min. dam., small missing parts (rim), fine cracks through age, slight traces of abrasion;
such trumpets are typical for the whole of northeastern Zaire. They were played in the court and represented royal power and presence. They announced the kings movements and his victories. They were used to be played in pairs.