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1916.45.84

Single membrane drum with raw-hide membrane braced with cane strips and wedges.

1916.45.84

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single membrane drum with raw-hide membrane braced with cane strips and wedges.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Southern Nigeria Niger Delta Rivers State Degema Abonnema
Cultural groups
Ijo
Kalabari Ijo
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, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Hollowed, Process Painted
Dimensions
Height: max 180 mm, Diameter: max 102 mm head
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.45.84

Search terms: Music, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Musical Instrument, Cylindrical Drum

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