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1906.35.1

Friction drum.

1906.35.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Friction drum.
Geographical reference
Zambia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zambia
Western Province (Barotseland)
Cultural groups
Matotela
Person
Field collector W. Hazell
PRM source W. Hazell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
By 1906
Acquisition information
Donated: 1906
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Carved, Process Hollowed
Dimensions
Height: max 540 mm, Diameter: max 143 mm Head, Length: max 550 mm Stick
Object numbers
Accession number: 1906.35.1

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Friction Drum

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