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Drum
Date: 1950-1955 ca.
Place Made:Tanzania, Africa
Serial No: none
Signednone
Markingsnone
DescriptionConical wood drum with zebra skin heads.
While this is a tourist example, drums similar to this exist in the traditions of the Gwere in Uganda, the Digo in Kenya, and the Zaramo in Tanzania.
While this is a tourist example, drums similar to this exist in the traditions of the Gwere in Uganda, the Digo in Kenya, and the Zaramo in Tanzania.
DimensionsHeight: 162 mm
Diameter of top (batter) head: 142 mm
Diameter of bottom head: 97 mm
Diameter of top (batter) head: 142 mm
Diameter of bottom head: 97 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 05610