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Kebaro, large double-headed church drum
Kebaro, large double-headed church drum
Object Number 2011.36.8
Display Title Kebaro, large double-headed church drum
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drum, double-headed, body covered with multi-colored floral print on red ground, hide top and base, laced together with hide, fur strips
Classification
  • Musical
Department Ethnographic
Date before 1970
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Wood Cowhide Cloth Dye
Dimensions Overall: 60 x 46 x 48 cm (23 5/8 x 18 1/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.36.8
Credit Line Gift of Kay Kaufman Shelemay and Jack S. Shelemay
Provenance
Collector Kay Kaufman Shelemay (-2011)
Donor Donated by Kay Kaufman Shelemay (-2011)

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