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Single-headed drum
Object Number 998-23-50/12974
Display Title Single-headed drum
Descriptions
Object Description Single-headed drum in the form of two conjoined vessels, the head secured by five wooden pegs
Inventory Description Drum, large carved wood, cylindrical w/ leather leather top tied to pegs on side
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Bassa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Wood, Leather, Fiber, Hide, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 63.5 x 25.4 x 35.5 cm (25 x 10 x 14 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 998-23-50/12974
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Elwood Douglas
Provenance
Collector Kenneth Elwood Douglas (1947-1949 - 12/17/98)
Donor Kenneth Elwood Douglas (1947-1949 - 12/17/98)

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