Horn Item Number: Ie381 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A cylinder tapering from an open mouth to a closed end with a hole which apparently is for a tether. The blowhole at the top is surrounded by four-prong star-like incised lines. Within the longest arm are six notches. Carved lines encircle the mouth rim and the opposite tip. Stained black but mostly worn to brown.
History Of Use
In war, the horn was used by attackers and was blown again during their return to notify villagers of their success.
Cultural Context
warfare
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea ? before 1920
- Owned by Alan F. Pierce before March 21, 1980
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on March 21, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Alan F. Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1920
- Ownership Date
- before March 21, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on March 21, 1980
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0619/0026