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1971.34.123

Kettle drum, made from carved wood. Conical shape with a narrow base. [AB [OPS Move] 16/2/2017]

1971.34.123

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Collection type
Object
Description
Kettle drum, made from carved wood. Conical shape with a narrow base. [AB [OPS Move] 16/2/2017]
Long description
Kettle drum, made from carved wood. Conical shape with a narrow base. There is a hide membrane and a hide with fur remaining covering stitched at the base, the hide is laced together in the middle with hide thongs. [AB [OPS Move] 16/2/2017]
Cultural groups
Nyamwezi
Person
Field collector J.D.H. Collinson
PRM source J.D.H. Collinson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1970
Date collected
1970
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Antelope Hide Skin Animal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Carved, Process Tied, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Diameter: max 650 mm, Height: max 1120 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.34.123

Search terms: Music, Status, Ritual and Ceremonial, Musical Instrument, Kettle Drum

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