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Tori; side-blown horn

Tori, side blown horn of cast bell metal. Conical with a longditudinal curve of almost ninety degrees. Elliptical mouthpiece with a raised rim positioned on the inside of the curve. All exterior surfaces are decorated with elaborate designs. The pointed end has three braided hoops of bronze. A line of seventeen jingling pellet bells is suspended along the outer edge of the curve. A chain with six links connects both ends of the instrument. One of a pair with M1a-1985.

  • Culture:Ghadwa
  • Period:
  • Materials:brass, copper alloy, Metal
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.122.2 Side-blown curved labrosones
  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: 350 x 210 x 66 mm