Drum

P1987

From: Sumatra (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1987
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sumatra (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Hide | Plant Fiber
Description

Doubled-headed wooden drum. Wood cylinder bowing out around the center with hide membranes stretched over both ends. Drum heads are tightened with cords that cross one another in a pattern of X's, then run the length of the central section in straight lines. Vertical corn handle around the center. Something is contained inside and rattles around.

Height 34 cm
Outside Diameter 19 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900

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