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Object type

musical instrument > membranophones > vase-shaped drum

Materials

wood, leather, metals > iron (and alloys)

Legend

This vase-shaped drum on a concave base has geometrical wood carvings. The skin is tightened with nailed wooden pins and plaited strings.

Place of collecting

Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kasaï > Kasaï-occidental

Culture

Kuba

Acquisition related person

Bope Kum Pieem Abwoong, as seller

Date of acquisition

1998-12-10

Dimensions

68 cm x 21 cm

Inventory number

MO.1998.38.1




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