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1990.35.2.1

Double membrane waisted drum [.1] and curved stick [.2]. [CAR 7/10/2008]

1990.35.2.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Double membrane waisted drum [.1] and curved stick [.2]. [CAR 7/10/2008]
Long description
Double membrane waisted drum [.1]; padded carrying strap of leather and textile with cast brass bells of various forms attached. Curved stick [.2] with leather-padded end, handle wrapped with cotton and nylon textile. [CAR 7/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector S. Callaway
PRM source S. Callaway
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1960
Date collected
1960
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/07/1990
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Brass Metal, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Material Nylon Synthetic, Process Carved, Process Cast, Process Padded, Process Woven
Dimensions
Height 480 mm, Diameter: max 230 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1990.35.2.1 Accession number: 1990.35.2.2

Search terms: Music, Trade, Musical Instrument, Waisted Drum, Striker

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