Trumpet Horn

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/881

Model conch horn, with raised stop on cone and open mouthpiece at one end. Male figure on top of conch has a hole for suspension between his hands. Figure has a triangle design on his forehead and a serrated and dot incised headdress. Five incised lines on conch; raised stop is between the fourth and fifth. Partially polished surface. Well preserved.


  • Type of Item horn
  • Culture Cajamarca
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 8.5 cm, width 3.9 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Cajamarca

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0881