Cow Horn

A cow horn, said to have been blown by the farmers to wake the farm hands at dawn. It is made from a twisted cattle horn; the tip has been sawn off, and a small hope pierced about 25mm from the top. Cow, antelope and deer horns are all used as musical instruments. They are usually side blown.

Further Information

  • Type: Musical instruments
  • Object: Cow Horn
  • Materials: Feather, fur, hair, horn
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1970
  • Associated Places: Fengehun, Bo Chiefdom (Place collected)
  • Associated People: Mr. A.B. Sesay, Freetown (Trader)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1970.15.06

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