Drum Item Number: 734/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Drum constructed from three tiers of five cross-sections of bamboo lashed together with strips of black rubber; tiers are laid horizontally, one on top of the other, with halved lengths of wood to separate them.
Narrative
Maker's name thought to be "Bey Talassa" (spelling uncertain).
Item History
- Made in Solomon Islands during 1972
- Owned by May Cannon before September 10, 1981
- Received from May Cannon (Donor) on September 10, 1981
What
- Name
- Drum
- Identification Number
- 734/1
- Type of Item
- drum
- Material
- bamboo grass, rubber and wood
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 54.5 cm, depth 93.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Solomon Islands
- Previous Owner
- May Cannon
- Received from
- May Cannon (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Solomon Islands
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before September 10, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on September 10, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0734/0001