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Wooden drum with pieces of eland hide on ends, kirembi
Wooden drum with pieces of eland hide on ends, kirembi
Object Number 39-39-50/3911
Display Title Wooden drum with pieces of eland hide on ends, kirembi
Descriptions
Indigenous Term kirembi
Inventory Description Drum, hollow wood cylinder, hide on both ends, tied with fiber/hide, 2 handles.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Wood, Hide, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 31 x 29 cm (14 3/16 x 12 3/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3911

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