Chiefs Horn

This is a musical horn, made out of ivory. It has a side-blown mouth piece, decorated with geometric designs in relief. Horns of this kind were often called war horns but a chiefs horn is a more accurate description as they were most commonly played by a hornblower who attended the chief.

Further Information

• Type: Musical instruments
• Object: Chiefs Horn
• Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 460mm [L] x 70mm [W] x 180mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1950
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Raymond Johnes
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1950.1.1

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