Horn

possibly Congolese

late 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Horn
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo (?)
Culture: possibly Congolese
Medium: Horn
Dimensions: L. 38.1 cm (15 in.); Diam. of large end 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.458
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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