Trumpet

Description

Trumpet, triton shell with carved wooden mouthpiece in form of face with protruding tongue, inlaid haliotis shell and mouthpiece fixed with flax binding, probably of European make as, although reminscient of Māori pu tatara, the carving is not authentic: Oceania, Polynesia, New Zealand, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1951.377

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Trumpet

Production information

Unknown
New Zealand, Polynesia

Date

Early 20th century

Style / Culture

Māori

Materials

Triton shell, Wood, Haliotis shell, Flax

Physical description

Triton shell; wooden mouthpiece; eyes inlaid with haliotis shell; protruding tongue fixed by flax lashing

Collection place(s)

Polynesia

Exhibitions

• Imagine (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 1 »
world cultures, imagine