Percussion Musical Instrument Item Number: B551 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Form of double-headed fish with brass discs in mouths and a ring handle in the center. Jingles made of thin brass plates inserted into the wooden body. Silver paint is applied at the base of the handle and in the eyes of the fish.
Item History
- Made in India
- Owned by Mrs. R. L. Whitcombe before May 1957
- Received from Mrs. R. L. Whitcombe (Donor) during May 1957
What
- Name
- Percussion Musical Instrument
- Identification Number
- B551
- Type of Item
- musical instrument
- Material
- wood and brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, cast and cut
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. R. L. Whitcombe
- Received from
- Mrs. R. L. Whitcombe (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good