Drum
Date1900-1925 ca.
Place MadeUganda, Africa
Place MadeKenya, Africa
Place MadeTanzania, Africa
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DescriptionConical wood drum with zebra skin heads.
Drums similar to this exist in the traditions of the Gwere in Uganda, the Digo in Kenya, and the Zaramo in Tanzania.
DimensionsHeight: 431 mm
Diameter of top head, batter head: 300 mm
Diameter of bottom: 145 mm
ProvenanceApparently, previously owned by the Waninamba Council. According to Arne B. Larson, obtained from a missionary, 1926.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01249
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1950-1955 ca.
1950-1955 ca.
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