423.121.22 End blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes with mouthpiece

C-shaped lip-vibrated aerophone consisting of three parts. The thicker part of the instrument is held in cupped left hand, while the mouth piece is supported by the right hand. The instrument is held vertically, parallel with the body. Used in Sora (Soara) dance performances.

The suura koma horn is always played in pairs. It is held vertically, extending over the player's head, with the right hand supporting the mouthpiece. The suura koma is reserved exclusively for use in ritual music and dance honouring the spirits of the dead.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2007.349
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall (approx): 1805 mm; bell diameter: 73 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
brass
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
In storage
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