The Folk look of the "Loudspeaker" makes it a bit unusual for a Practical use, i.e. firemans call and or etc. Just a ideal, if it was a loud speaker how about one made for a tribal ceramony, Singer Projecting ones voice over the loud drums. I would vote personnal for a loudspeaker, with the ring positioned where it is, would be a natural placement when using it. However with the embellishment it has makes it really look ceramonial. Just a thought.