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Drum
Date: 1900-1925 ca.
Place Made:Kenya, Africa
Place Made:Tanzania, Africa
Place Made:Uganda, Africa
Serial No: none
Signednone
Markingsnone
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.
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
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.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01249