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Object type
musical instrument > membranophones > cylindrical-conical drum
Materials
wood, raffia, leather, metals > iron (and alloys)
Legend
Closed double-skinned cylindrical-conical drum with threaded skin. These drums have a very characteristic silhouette. In some cases, the top is largely cylindrical. The other half becomes conical downwards.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kivu > Sud-Kivu
Culture
Bembe
Acquisition related person
Isinga-Mbale, as seller
Date of acquisition
1897-02-27
Dimensions
51 cm x 32 cm
Inventory number
MO.1997.12.2
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