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Object Number
85-7-70/37668
Display Title
Drum
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Ipu hula or Paipu
Object Description
Double calabash "hula" drum. The drum is composed of two attached, undecorated gourds with a cloth carrying loop at one side of the juncture. At the juncture, the drum has two filled in holes, probably mistakes in the placement of the handle. The top gourd has a sounding hole in what was its natural base.
Inventory Description
Drum, gourd, two gourds affixed at neck, perforated at top, cloth handle, cracke
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
United States
/
Hawaii
/
Honolulu County
Materials
Gourd, Cotton, Cloth
Dimensions
Overall: 71 x 37.5 x 34.5 cm (27 15/16 x 14 3/4 x 13 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
37.668
Provenance
Collector
Alexander Agassiz
(1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)
Donor
Alexander Agassiz
(1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)
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