1737833

Large Shell Trumpet, Pacific Islands, Papua. #1737833

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Large Shell Trumpet, Pacific Islands, Papua. #1737833
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A very large ceremonial blowing horn or trumpet, made from a Volute shell, bound with rope onto a carved wooden mouth piece. The shell is probably an Australian Baler volute (so called because it was used for baling out canoes, being a very large shell), and that with the carving puts this trumpet at probably being from Papua New Guinea.
Whole measures 56 cm long (22 inches) and about 25.5 cm wide (10 inches). Heavy.
Excellent condition.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Early to Mid 20th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Papua New Guinea</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Large Shell Trumpet, Pacific Islands, Papua.</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Shell and Wood</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Russell, New Zealand</td></tr>
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