Summary
Ta'uyo. Made of and named after the Cassis cornuta shell. Used as a trumpet, during dances, in warfare, on trading expeditions and ceremonial gatherings.
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Ta'uyo
Physical Description
Trumpet made of Cassis cornuta shell.
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Object/Medium
Trumpet
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Locality
Trobriand Islands, Massim, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
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Object Measurements
240 mm (Length), 200 mm (Width), 180 mm (Height)
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