Amakondere (side-blown trumpet)
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Alternative TitleAmakondere. |
InstrumentAmakondere ; Amakondere/Trumpets/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeCirca 1967 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Gourd of irregular conical shape; finger-hole at end; mouth-hole 'diameter' maximum c 30mm, minimum c 22mm. Overall size: 395mm in present condition. Part of bell end broken off, slightly shortening the instrument. General usage of type: Usually played in sets for ceremonial occasions. General literature references: Trowell and Wachsmann 1953, p.354 ff., plate 83. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Usually played in sets for ceremonial occasions. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1983, 1992. |
Measurements395 in present condition. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2069 |