Baroque Natural Trumpet - Image 5

The trumpet's cast ball with three male faces is soldered onto a sheet metal sleeve with serrated edges and engravings in a flame and beam pattern. The three figures on the ball show distinct physiognomies: one has a broad nose, fleshy lips and curly hair, apparently representing an African (left); the other two have pointed head gear and a beard and seem to represent Europeans (right). These figures presumably symbolize the three Wise Men from the East who traveled to adore the infant Jesus.