Trumpet Horn

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/299

Modeled sinistral conch-shaped horn or 'trumpet'. Geometrical painted designs on rim: square spirals and a horizontal line below them, terracotta with cream and brown slip. Two holes for suspension. Unbroken.


  • Type of Item horn
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 11.5 cm, width 19.6 cm, depth 13.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0299