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Object type
musical instrument > membranophones > vessel drum
Materials
wood, leather
Legend
Flat, barrel-shaped, closed drum. It is played with a drumstick (atakör) made of cow skin. The drumstick is attached to the drum with a plaited leather belt. These types of drums are played by one drummer only. During the performance, the drum is held by two people who sing a song.
Place of collecting
Niger
Culture
Tuareg
Acquisition related person
Mrs. Hamami Diori, as donor
Date of acquisition
1971-02-05
Dimensions
20,5 cm x 41,8 cm
Inventory number
MO.1971.3.9
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