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Object type
musical instrument > membranophones > conical drum
Materials
wood, leather, hair / fur, cotton, vegetal fibre, metals > iron (and alloys), rocks > limestone
Legend
The fact that almost every population group in Congo devises its own typical drum shapes, is proved once more by the unusual type of drum of the Sengele, indicating great inventiveness. The slim base on which this drum rests when being played, does not guarantee major stability, which is why handles have been attached to the sound box with which the drum can be held by a third party. This is a good example of a drum with a skin that has mixed tension (nailed and threaded). A wide band that is nailed onto the drum under the skin serves as an attachment point for the skin that is attached to this band with fine strings.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Mai-Ndombe
Culture
Sengele
Acquisition related person
Isinga-Mbale, as seller
Date of acquisition
2001-01-18
Dimensions
128 cm x 30 cm
Inventory number
MO.2001.1.2
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