East DRC-Lualaba River to NW Lake Tanganyika
Holoholo

Wood
ca. Mid 20th century
Height: 9.5 inches; Diameter: 2.3 inches to 1.9 inches
Aerophone – Lip Vibrated – Horn

Signal horn/trumpet from the Holoholo People of Eastern Congo to Northwestern banks of Lake Tanganyika. The object is conical in shape and depicts a bird. Horns/Trumpets play an important part in communication. Made from animal horn and shows usage.