"Trumpet Conch"
The conch triton is a shellfish commonly used as a traditional musical instrument or call horn. This Polynesian conch, recognizable because the mouth is on the side of the exit, can be held with one hand. It was mainly used during fishing and ritual ceremonies. The instrument can produce between three and five notes.Polynesia
Late 19th - early 20th century
34.5 x 18.2 x 15 cm
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