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Object type
musical instrument > membranophones > bi-conical drum
Materials
wood, leather, vegetal fibre
Legend
This single-skinned, double-conic monoxyle drum has a special place in the series of open skin drums. It has an extraordinary style. The membrane consists of snake skin that has been nailed and glued down. There are four holes in the side near the edge in the middle through which there is a leather band that serves as a handle.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Katanga > Lualaba
Culture
Tetela
Acquisition related person
Anonymous, as exchange
Date of acquisition
1908-02-13
Dimensions
25,1 cm x 33,6 cm
Inventory number
MO.0.0.525
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