Trumpet ·  R. D. 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.

Littérature comparée

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