Trumpet · D. R. Congo, Azande · ID: 3035531
sold
EUR 450
Size
L: 69 cm
L: 27.2 inch
Description
ivory, honey brown patina, of curved form, with oval mouth piece, dam., missing parts (lower rim), traces of usage;
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 3035531 was part of the auction 74th tribal art auction on September 7, 2013. The object with the lot number 315 achieved a sales price of EUR 450 with an asking price of EUR 300.
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Comparing literature
Ginzberg, Marc, Afrikanische Formen, Mailand 2001, p. 141