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Shell trumpet

Maker Kandawar Island, Papua New Guinea

Date20th century

MediumConch shell

Dimensions10 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 in. (26.7 x 14.6 x 10.2 cm)

ClassificationsMusical instruments

Credit LineGift of the C. Frederick and Aase B. Thompson Foundation

Object number2009.12.12

Collections

OCEANIC

DescriptionConch shell with large hole in whorl.

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