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Two Semi-circular Natural Trumpets (Kombu)
Southern India, 19th-20th Century
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Top: NMM 7201. Semi-circular natural trumpet (kombu), southern India, 20th century. Copper tubing in four sections with painted red and yellow lines along seams. Bell painted with geometric and flame-like patterns in red, yellow, and black. Sounding length (including mouthpiece): 719 mm. Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999.
Bottom: NMM 7206. Semi-circular natural trumpet (kombu), southern India, 19th century. Cast brass in four sections with integral mouthpiece. Bell decorated with images of a trident; the Hindu god Hanuman; lotus blossom; and conch shell. Sounding length (including mouthpiece): 1205 mm. Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999.
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NMM 7201. Semi-circular natural trumpet (kombu), southern India, 20th century.
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NMM 7206. Semi-circular natural trumpet (kombu), southern India, 19th century.
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