Trumpet

New Guinean

20th century

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Title: Trumpet
Date: 20th century
Geography: Kukbein Village, Papua New Guinea
Culture: New Guinean
Medium: Wood, paint
Dimensions: L. 67.7 cm (26-3/4 in.); Diam.: 3.6 - 7.9 cm 1-1/2 - 3-1/8 in.);
Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-trumpet / trombone
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1986
Object Number: 1986.100.1
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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