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Side-blown trumpet (kondo)
Pokot people
about 1970
Object Place: Kenya
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length 78.3 cm, width 6.6 cm (Length 30 13/16 in., width 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Edwin M. Ripin Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated by Friends of the Collection
Accession Number1977.77
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Africa and Oceania, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionConical body of light wood stained black, carved with several stepped sections and hollowed out through entire length. Oval embouchure hole. End of bell wrapped with animal skin, laced with leather. Strip of leather for carrying strap.
Provenance1977, sold by the estate of Edwin M. Ripin (1930-1975), Forest Hills, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 9, 1977)