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Drum
Date: 1960-1975 ca.
Place Made:Kenya, Africa
Place Made:Tanzania, Africa
Place Made:Uganda, Africa
Serial No: none
Signednone
Markingsnone
DescriptionWood shell. 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: 315 mm
Diameter of top drum head (identified by location of the strap): 190 mm
Diameter of bottom drum head: 120 mm
Diameter of top drum head (identified by location of the strap): 190 mm
Diameter of bottom drum head: 120 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 02573