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Object type
musical instrument > membranophones > hourglass-shaped drum
Materials
wood, leather
Legend
The mukupiel has two skins that are nailed to both sides of the instrument over the edge of the sound box. This drum has a built-in membrane and indicates an interest in characteristic geometric patterns that were carefully carved into the edge of the sound box.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kasaï
Culture
Chokwe
Acquisition related person
Lt Col. Adolphe H. A. de Macar (°1847 - †1918), as seller
Date of acquisition
1914-05-14
Dimensions
50 cm x 32,1 cm
Inventory number
MO.0.0.17288
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