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👉Code 38640231 : Natural buffalo horn, also called Tuva. It has always been used as a warning horn. A powerful, penetrating, and sustained sound.
👉 Code 38640232 : Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of nature with our natural cow horn, a timeless instrument that has always served as a signaling horn. This authentic piece embodies a deep connection to the past and produces a powerful, penetrating, and sustained sound.
Each polished cow horn is carefully selected and undergoes a complex polishing process to ensure a smooth and attractive surface. The natural variations and patterns of the horn are particularly enhanced by the polishing, making each piece unique.
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Origin
Very ancient use in Asia, Africa, America and Europe; made from natural buffalo or ox horns.
Material
Hollowed-out buffalo horn (sometimes polished or decorated). Mouthpiece worked at one end.
Instrument type
Natural aerophone (without finger holes) → family of natural brass instruments.
Dimensions
Vary depending on the horn: from 30 cm to over 80 cm.
Sound production
By vibrating the lips at the mouthpiece (like in a trumpet). No pistons or holes → produces only the natural notes of the harmonic series.
Sound
Deep, husky, powerful, with a long sound range.
Traditional functions
- Military or hunting signal - Ceremonial call (ritual, religious, pastoral) - Long-distance communication in the countryside or mountains.
Cultural areas
- Asia (China, India, Himalayas) - Africa (ritual and pastoral instrument) - Europe (equivalent to hunting horns, medieval oliphants).
Symbolic
Strength, power, authority, connection with nature and animals.
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