Drum

P1984

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Gendang
Object Number P1984
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Hide | Peel | Pigment
Description

Gendang. Cylindrical, double-headed, wooden drum painted with large black, red and green triangles. Drum heads made from hide with all lashings missing. Wood and peel rings secure the drum heads to the frame.

Height 73 cm
Outside Diameter 37 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900

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