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1937.31.3

Very small wooden slit drum designed to be attached to an archer's bow. [JID 7/1/2020]

1937.31.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Very small wooden slit drum designed to be attached to an archer's bow. [JID 7/1/2020]
Long description
On opposite side from the slit are two holes drilled for the fibre cord used to attach it to the bow. The cord is still present. [HLR]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Ashanti
Cultural groups
Dagaari
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
August 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 70 mm, Width: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.31.3

Search terms: Music, Archery Weapon, Musical Instrument, Slit Drum