Trumpet Horn

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/1

Horn made of a triton shell. There is a large circular blowhole bored near the shell's apex.


  • Type of Item horn
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material triton shell
  • Measurements height 25.0 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm, weight 270.0 g (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Lamotrek

  • Collection Date during 1962
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0001