Trompa
Bamileke · Cameroon
Reference: AER-5
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- Material
- Horn and pigments.
Tromp decorated with various figures, a man kneeling with his hands together in an imploratory attitude, two heads, lizards and geometric drawings. These tubes were used…
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Full original description
Tromp decorated with various figures, a man kneeling with his hands together in an imploratory attitude, two heads, lizards and geometric drawings. These tubes were used to make different calls and accompany the orchestras at the exits of the masks. Honey patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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