SAFWM ยท 1835.193

Putona

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Description

Side-blown natural trumpet made from a giant triton shell (Charonia tritonis), with a large embouchure hole and a small opposite fingerhole cut on the side of the tip. This type of trumpet was used as a signaling instrument rather than played as part of musical ensembles.

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