Trumpet · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3034092
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Provenance
Jean Ferré, Paris, FranceSize
L: 43,5 cm
L: 17.1 inch
Description
ivory, shiny patina, of curved form, rectangular mouthpiece, decorated with Lega-typical dotted pattern, min. dam., fine cracks through age, on wooden base;
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.
Comparing literature
Ross, Doran H. (ed.), Elephant, Los Angeles 1992, p. 25