Sousaphone (serial no. 433101)
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.This sousaphone is owned and used by Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson of the Roots.
Technical description:
Silver-plated brass body and bell, three valves; Key of BBb, large bore; mouthpiece, crook, and neck replaced
Technical description:
Silver-plated brass body and bell, three valves; Key of BBb, large bore; mouthpiece, crook, and neck replaced
Artwork Details
- Title: Sousaphone (serial no. 433101)
- Artist: C.G. Conn Ltd.
- Artist: Damon Bryson
- Date: 1954
- Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States
- Medium: Nickel silver plate
- Dimensions: Length: 57 in. (144.8 cm)
Width: 30 in. (76.2 cm) - Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
- Credit Line: The Roots
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments