Drum
AF170
From: Zaire | Kasai District
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF170 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bushongo |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District |
Culture Area | Central Africa |
Section | African |
Materials | Wood | Skin |
Technique | Carved |
Description | The carved decoration includes the typical Bushongo figure mutu chembe in relief, in line with the handle, near the large end of the drum. |
Height | 130 cm |
Outside Diameter | 13.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
Other Number | M-198 - Seder Number |
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