Drum

2012-31-11

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Hide
Description

Round frame drum (Ncomane). Drum head made of hide and attached to wood frame with 27 pegs (some are missing). Two hide strings twisted in the back of the drum. Surface of hide is torn at proper left side and top of rim, circular hole in center.

Height 6 cm
Outside Diameter 44.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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