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1998.41.4

Kettle drum, double membrane of cow hide braced with twisted leather thongs. Twisted thong handle attaced to bracing. [LKG 16/9/2008]

1998.41.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Kettle drum, double membrane of cow hide braced with twisted leather thongs. Twisted thong handle attaced to bracing. [LKG 16/9/2008]
Geographical reference
Eastern Africa
Africa > Eastern Africa
Person
Field collector William F. Snow
PRM source William F. Snow
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1998
Date collected
By 1998
Acquisition information
Donated: 1998
Materials and processes
Material Animal Membrane, Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Tied, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter 150 mm, Height 200 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1998.41.4

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