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Komo buru" trumpet (Bambara, Mali, mid 20th c.)...

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Komo buru" trumpet (Bambara, Mali, mid 20th c.) - Wood L. 94 cm Superb large traverso trunk in wood stained dark red with n'gula powder. Diamond-shaped mouthpiece with raised edges representing a feminine symbol. A ring in openwork relief decorates the beginning of the 9-sided pavilion. The "Komo Buru" horn is reserved for male initiation ceremonies. Beautiful patina of use. Very easy sound emission, beautiful deep timbre.