Tag-dung trumpet

Artist TIBETAN

MediumHorn, Metal

DimensionsLength: 41 5/16 in. (105 cm)

ClassificationsSound Devices

Credit LineGift of Sanborn Partridge

Object number1994.14.3

DescriptionStraight, conically bored natural horn. Made in three sections so it can be telescoped for portability. Shallow cup mouthpiece make it possible to play different tones. Used for the drone sound under chanting. Played in 3rds and 5ths. Mostly of copper with decoratve bands of white metal. Decorated with designs of fish, scales, flowers and foliageon the diagonal on the copper and horizontal on the white metal. Metal work in repousse.

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