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1904.54.80.1

Double membrane waisted drum [.1] braced with twisted hide lacing. Blue textile strap tied to each end of the body. Beater [.2] with curved head tied to drum with leather strap. [LKG 10/9/2008]

1904.54.80.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Double membrane waisted drum [.1] braced with twisted hide lacing. Blue textile strap tied to each end of the body. Beater [.2] with curved head tied to drum with leather strap. [LKG 10/9/2008]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Field collector E.F. Martin
PRM source E.F. Martin
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1902
Date collected
1902 - 1903
Acquisition information
Purchased: 06/1904
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Textile, Process Carved, Process Hollowed, Process Tied, Process Twisted, Process Woven
Dimensions
Diameter 180 mm membrane, Height: max 487 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1904.54.80.1 Accession number: 1904.54.80.2

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