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Origin: Morocco; a traditional Moroccan Nafir trumpet in brass alloy, designed in three detachable parts and measuring 164 cm long, weighing 500 g, with original parts, in good condition and over 200 years old.
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Traditional Moroccan trumpet called "Nafir" - Engraved brass - 3 parts
Long traditional Moroccan straight trumpet, called "Nafir", made of a copper-brass alloy.
Instrument composed of 3 detachable elements that fit into each other. Long tubular and slightly conical body, ending with a wide bell richly decorated.
The bell features an engraving with geometric and vegetal motifs, with ornamental friezes and an added border at the terminal part. Presence of several lateral rings for suspension or support on the different elements.
The instrument shows a nice old patina and signs of use corresponding to its artisanal character, used in Morocco in ceremonial contexts and during the call to Ramadan.
Dimensions:
Total assembled length: 164 cm
Outer diameter of the bell: 8 cm
Construction in 3 detachable parts
Decorative and ethnographic object particularly interesting by its dimensions, its engraved decoration and its construction in several elements.
Traditional Moroccan trumpet called "Nafir" - Engraved brass - 3 parts
Long traditional Moroccan straight trumpet, called "Nafir", made of a copper-brass alloy.
Instrument composed of 3 detachable elements that fit into each other. Long tubular and slightly conical body, ending with a wide bell richly decorated.
The bell features an engraving with geometric and vegetal motifs, with ornamental friezes and an added border at the terminal part. Presence of several lateral rings for suspension or support on the different elements.
The instrument shows a nice old patina and signs of use corresponding to its artisanal character, used in Morocco in ceremonial contexts and during the call to Ramadan.
Dimensions:
Total assembled length: 164 cm
Outer diameter of the bell: 8 cm
Construction in 3 detachable parts
Decorative and ethnographic object particularly interesting by its dimensions, its engraved decoration and its construction in several elements.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Morocco
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
3
Includes
Original parts
Weight
500 g
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