Figure Item Number: 1448/23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey-black coloured human figure on square-shaped stand holding a drum and beater. Figure is leaning forwards slightly and is bent at the knees.
History Of Use
Metal statuettes are widely commercialized in Africa. After the independence of African countries from European colonial rule in the 1960s, metal-based products became popular commodities for foreign visitors. They represent musicians, farmers, and incorporate elements from various African cultures; they are frequently tailored to tourist’s perceptions. Hourglass-shaped drum figure is holding appears to be a "talking drum"; a drum whose pitch sounds like human humming. It is known as tama, lunna or gangan throughout West Africa.
Item History
- Made in West Africa, Africa
- Owned by Cyril S. Belshaw before December 18, 1990
- Received from Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor) on December 18, 1990
What
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Cyril S. Belshaw
- Received from
- Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- West Africa, Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 18, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on December 18, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1448/0023