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1892.5.2

Friction drum

1892.5.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Friction drum
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples Napoli
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
By 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Covered, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 286 mm Stick, Diameter: max 67 mm Membrane
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.5.2

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