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Drum

Date1960-1975 ca.
Place MadeKenya, Africa
Place MadeUganda, Africa
Place MadeTanzania, 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.
DimensionsHeight: 315 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.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02573
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