Drum

74-8-1

From: Thailand | Bangkok

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Klawng Yaaw
Object Number 74-8-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai (uncertain) | Burmese (uncertain)
Provenience Thailand | Bangkok
Period Modern
Date Made 1900-1973
Section Asian
Materials Skin | Cloth | Wood
Description

Kettle-shaped top on columnar stand with flaring flat base. Kettle topped with skin which is kept tight by lashing of white nylon cord. Shoulder strap of sewed calico strips. Hollow inside throughout. Wood, painted dark red. Kettle has gesso under paint.

Credit Line Purchased through Marina Bernant, 1974

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