Tambourine

AF139

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: African

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Native Name Tar | Rikk
Object Number AF139
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt
Culture Area North Africa
Section African
Materials Brass | Mother-of-Pearl | Wood | Hide
Technique Inlaid | Carved
Description

Tar/Rikk inlaid with mother-of-pearl in shape of triangle. Eight metal disks. Wooden frame with hide covering. Diamond-shaped carving around edges.

Height 5.3 cm
Outside Diameter 28 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number 860 - Other Number

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