Trumpet ·  D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3034092

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.

The object Trumpet with the object ID 3034092 was last part of the auction 71st tribal art auction at November 24, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 388.

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Comparing literature

Ross, Doran H. (ed.), Elephant, Los Angeles 1992, p. 25