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Imenti witchdoctor trumpet

Imenti witchdoctor trumpet

 SB.1.166 
 Horn 
 Horn. Rendille. Imenti. Kenya. No. 34. XI.WK.2. Original list: "Imenti. Rendille. Trumpet. Leather, antelope horn. Witchdoctor" Horn made from a long brown antelope horn, twisted, partially covered with leather at the level of the mouth and then skin on the back. 'other end. "A Rendille elder blowing an arap made from the horn of a greater kudu - rare antelopes which still survive in the hills of northern Kenya. Used on ceremonial occasions, such horns are treasured and may last several generations". (Ref. Missing). See "Imenti boys before circumcision" in J. Adamson. 1967: 113. 
 Category (s) Wind instrument (aerophone) 
 Material (s) Cuir. Horn [Leather. Horn] 
 Location (s) Kenya 

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