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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