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Object Number
988-13-50/12103
Display Title
Talking drums
Descriptions
Object Description
Paired drums with 2 drums attached with cord; "talking drums" of West Africa; made of wood, covered with goatskin; fastened with cotton strip and nylon cording. Pebbles inside drum to enhance sound.
Inventory Description
Drums, 2 wooden cylindrical drums, hide covers, tied with yellow nylon string.
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Akposso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Togo
/
Amou-Ablo
Additional Geographic Terms
Plateau region
Materials
Wood, Nylon, Cotton, Goat hide, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 40.4 x 35 x 17 cm (15 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
988-13-50/12103
Provenance
Collector
Sheila Stanton
(Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)
Donor
Sheila Stanton
(Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)
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