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.

L’objet Trumpet avec l’ID d’objet 3034092 a fait partie de l’enchère 71st tribal art auction en 24 novembre 2012 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 388.

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Littérature comparée

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