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Object type
musical instrument > membranophones > gobelet-shaped drum
Materials
wood, leather, metals > iron (and alloys)
Legend
Typical of this type of drum is a sympathetic membrane that has been attached to the edge. This membrane vibrates because of the pressure caused in the sound box when hitting the drum's skin. It conveys a typical shimmering sound.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kivu > Maniema
Culture
Luba
Date of acquisition
1912-05-08
Dimensions
38 cm x 30,6 cm
Inventory number
MO.0.0.3428
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