Drum

AF5079

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5079
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Wood | Hide
Description

Carved wooden cylinder with the circle of flaring, wooden pegs at each end are holding skin tympana in place. Top of drum is decorated with a circle in the center bisected with a cross, arms of cross end with chevron shape created three lines, dots fill in the remaining open spaces. Side of drum has a carved three strand interwoven pattern with bosses.

Height 23 cm
Outside Diameter 23 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1921

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