Drum Mallet

93-9-3

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 93-9-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Ghana
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 1900-1971
Section African
Materials Wood | Twine | Leather
Description

Mallet head and shaft are single piece of wood. Twine wrapped around the middle of shaft connects to mallet head. Black leather wrapped around curve of shaft, stitched with twine. Stains near leather.

Length 27.5 cm
Outside Diameter 2.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Harvey and Doris Tower, 1993

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