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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
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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