Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-AELV-41-14
Lip Vibrated
Holoholo Bird-shape Horn
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.