Drum with body carved from solid tree trunk, cylindrical, standing on three feet panel of carving in relief with human figure, crocodiles, tortoises etc.; painted red and black; membrane of raw hide braced with tie-tie cords. [FC 20/10/2008]

Collection type: Object
Description: Drum with body carved from solid tree trunk, cylindrical, standing on three feet panel of carving in relief with human figure, crocodiles, tortoises etc.; painted red and black; membrane of raw hide braced with tie-tie cords. [FC 20/10/2008]
Long description: Drum with body carved from solid tree trunk, cylindrical, standing on three feet panel of carving in relief with human figure, crocodiles, tortoises etc.; painted red and black; membrane of raw hide braced with tie-tie cords. The membrane of the drum is loose and not secured to body. Body has been badly pest damaged but no signs of active infestation. However, the drum is too big and heavy to be placed in the freezer. [FC 20/10/2008]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Degema
Cultural groups: Ikwerre Igbo
Person: Field collector Percy Amaury Talbot; PRM source Percy Amaury Talbot
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1916
Date collected: By 1916
Acquisition information: Donated: 1916
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Hollowed, Process Tied, Process Decorated, Process Painted
Dimensions: Height: max 885 mm, Diameter: max 335 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1916.45.80

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