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African Cameroon Lost Wax Brass Hunting Horn

Status: Reserved
Seller: McKenzie Art and Design Limited
A stunning African lost wax brass hunting horn attributed to originate from the Cameroon and dating to the latter 19th or early 20th century. The horn, originating from a private UK collection, is made in heavy cast brass with leaf banding applied around the body and with a cobra snake with a raised head applied to the neck. The horn is of traditional curved shape with a narrow end applied with a triple hanging loop and with a large trumpet shaped opening to the opposite end with a with a fold over flat edge with a beaded rim. An open mouthpiece is cut to the narrow end and a series of decorative loops applied to the underside of the body with two further cord loops applied at either end of the upper body. The horn comes complete with a later purpose made metal display stand and is a wonderful display piece for any interior. The horn is not marked and have shown the dimensions mounted on the stand.
 
Offered in good condition with signs of aging to the inner horn.
 
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in the UK.
 
 
Internal Reference: TR20210
Antique Number: SA1112687
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 23cm (9.1inches)
Width is 45cm (17.7inches)
Depth is 9cm (3.5inches)
Antique #SA1112687, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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McKenzie Art and Design Limited
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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