Drum

2012-31-12

From: South Africa | Uganda

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa | Uganda
Section African
Materials Wood | Hide | Fiber
Description

Conical double-sided drum (Ngoma) with a smaller bottom. Body of drum made of wood. Both sides are covered by hide (white with brown spots). drum heads are attached with multiple lengths of twisted hide lashing. Hide is worn around rims of drum.

Height 35 cm
Outside Diameter 32 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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