Lot 0054

A Bamun Transverse Horn

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Item Details

Description

Querhorn
Bamun, Kamerun
Mit Sockel / with base
Gelbguss, Textil. H 65 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Dieses im Wachsauschmelzverfahren hergestellte Querhorn gehört zu den höfischen Prestigeinstrumenten der vielen Musikanten, welche an den zeremoniellen Festlichkeiten auftraten.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Brincard, Marie-Thérèse (1989). Sounding Forms. African Musical Instruments. Baltimore: John D. Lucas Printing Company.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 344 / 688

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A Bamun Transverse Horn

Name: A Bamun Transverse Horn
SKU: 94022447
Price: 1050 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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Starting Price CHF 200

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