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2009.25.1

Single membrane cylindrical drum. [FC 20/05/2009]

2009.25.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single membrane cylindrical drum. [FC 20/05/2009]
Long description
Single membrane cylindrical drum of dark wood with single animal skin membrane, some fine hairs remaining. The membrane is secured to the body of the drum with plaited cane work and six light wood pegs.
Geographical reference
Africa
Africa
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Found unentered
Date
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 18/05/2009
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Material Animal Fur Skin, Process Hollowed, Process Plaited, Process Tied, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 270 mm, Height: max 625 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2009.25.1

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Cylindrical Drum

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