Baroque Judaica - Horn - 1990-2000

For sale is an impressive, authentic single horn of a Greater Kudu with its characteristic, elegant spiral twist.

The horn attracts with its natural coloration in deep dark brown to black tones, fading finely toward the polished tip, as well as the distinctive, organic grooved texture in the lower and middle sections.

The horn is hollow on the inside and is excellent as an exclusive curiosity- and decorative object (Cabinet of Curiosities), for natural history collections, or as high-quality raw material for further processing (e.g., as a traditional wind instrument / Yemeni shofar or for knife making).

Dimensions (approx.):
• Length (measured straight / as the crow flies): approx. 79 cm (see photo with a measuring tape)
• Opening at the base (oval): approx. 5.5 cm × 7.0 cm

Condition:
Good, authentic natural state with nice age- and surface patina. The tip and the middle section show a smooth, mildly glossy surface, while the base area displays the typical natural growth grooves. At the lower edge of the opening there is a small, naturally caused notch or a small tear (well documented in the detail photos), which is common with natural horns and does not impair the overall decorative impression.

Important note for international buyers (conservation / CITES):
The Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is not listed in the CITES Appendices (Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) and is therefore not subject to CITES trade restrictions. Nevertheless, shipping is preferred within the European Union (EU) for safety and customs reasons. Bidders outside the EU are asked to inform themselves about the respective national import regulations for animal natural products prior to placing a bid.