The nambrose [ horn in Mangbetu language] is attributed to the Mangbetu people but could also be originate from neighbouring (Azande) or assimilated populations (Budu). In the Mangbetu culture from the North-eastern region of the D.R. Congo, ivory horns belongs to the court instruments as symbols of power. The horn are carved out of ivory elephant tusks by blacksmiths and were blown during court dances or used to deliver messages to the population during wars. Nevertheless, this object in display is probably not a musical instrument but an artefact worn by the noble women during the court dances