Drum

Drumsticks

A636

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Taiko
Object Number A636
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Taiko drum, used by children at a rice god ceremony in honor of Inari Okami. Wooden barrel drum, painted black on body. Two painted parchment heads attached with large studs. Top design of gold and black. Bottom head is black. One metal ring. Accompanying are two black bamboo drumsticks.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number M-36 - Seder Number

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