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Small painted wooden drum (A) with beater (B)
Small painted wooden drum (A) with beater (B)
Object Number 995-29-10/74553A
Display Title Small painted wooden drum (A) with beater (B)
Descriptions
Object Description Small drum with painted wooden body and leather top. Design consists of a brown encircling band in center of sides outlined in white lines. Orange and turquoise arches above and below band. Leather handle on one side. Beater has handle made from a twig and a cloth top. Made by George Ortiz.
Inventory Description Drum, painted geometric design, stretched leather top and bottom
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Date 1980-1989
Artist George Ortiz
Culture
  • Cochiti
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Wood, Leather, Cloth
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 14 x 12.5 cm (4 5/16 x 5 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/74553a
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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