Slit Drum

29-59-87

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-87
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Angola
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Palm branch; a narrow slit has been cut lengthwise to within about 20 cm. of each end, and the branch hollowed out for this distance; on one side, narrow ridges have been carved perpendicular to the opening. "Used for dances and funerals."

Height 5 cm
Length 88.5 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 20092 - Old Museum Number | 328 - Field No SF

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