Drum

97-19-2

From: Padang Panjang | Sumatra | West Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Gendang Melayu
Object Number 97-19-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkabau
Provenience Padang Panjang | Sumatra | West Sumatra
Creator Mr. Badatuddin
Date Made Ca. 1994
Section Oceanian
Materials Hide | Wood | Peel
Description

Hide stretched over a round wood body and secured with lashing of rattan peel to a ring around the base. A length of cane running around the inside at the top has one free end with a piece of raffia tied to it - for tuning? Printed on the top of the membrane: MILIK ASKI.P.P Stamped on the inside, four times, a sketch of a drum with the words: MAYANG MENGURAI / YUSUF WIBISONO / PENGERAJIN GENDANG / JL. DENAIUJUNG No. 267.

Height 23 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Akademi Seni Karawitan Indonesia, 1997

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