War Horn

A wooden war horn made of a single piece of flaring wood, with a large mouth hole. Wooden war horn's are known to be used in Liberia, which may relate to the origins of this one.

Further Information

  • Type: Musical instruments, Weapons, armour, Weapons, armour
  • Object: War Horn
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 547mm [L] x 75mm [D]
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.es

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