423.121.11 End-blown stright labrosone, without mouthpiece

End-blown trumpet, with gourd double bell. Tube of bamboo, base made of two gourds, fixed to the bamboo pipe with black wax. Lizard skin carrying cord. Given by Mr. H. J. Nancarrow

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
29.180
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 660 x 217 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
gourd; bamboo; snakeskin; resin
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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