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Single-headed "female" drum
Single-headed "female" drum
Object Number 998-23-50/12975
Display Title Single-headed "female" drum
Descriptions
Object Description Single-headed "female" drum of pedestal form with flaring cylindrical top, tied-down head; ceremonial; base cracked and repaired with iron nails
Inventory Description Drum, carved wood, cylindrical, tapering toward base, stretched hide one end, ti
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Bassa
  • Bassa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Wood, Fiber, Hide, Plant fiber, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 53.7 x 22.5 x 23 cm (21 1/8 x 8 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 998-23-50/12975
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Elwood Douglas
Provenance
Provenance Bassa James (1947-1949)
Collector Kenneth Elwood Douglas (1947-1949 - 12/17/98)
Donor Kenneth Elwood Douglas (1947-1949 - 12/17/98)

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