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One drum of four drum orchestra
One drum of four drum orchestra
Object Number 2004.24.14130
Display Title One drum of four drum orchestra
Descriptions
Object Description One drum for 4-drum orchestra. Africa: Tanganyika Territory. 5 x 7. Photograph by F. P. Orchard. 1936. Bantu stock - Wanyamwezi tribe. Cat. Nos.: H/1295
Subject
  • Music
  • Orchestra
  • Percussion
  • Drum
Department Photographic
Date 1936
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Nyamwezi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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