Drum Item Number: Ee4.45 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Double-sided drum made from the tops of two skulls (human or simian), joined back to back with rawhide skin pulled over the open ends. A decorative metal band with raised patterning and red and green-coloured round stone-like objects mounted on it covers the joint in the centre. Attached to the metal band is a length of twined string with an egg-shaped, pitch-covered weight at the other end.
Item History
- Made in Asia
- Owned by Tradewind Antiques before June 21, 1982
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tradewind Antiques (Seller) on June 21, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Himalayas
- Previous Owner
- Tradewind Antiques
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tradewind Antiques (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Asia
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 21, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on June 21, 1982
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 81
- Accession Number
- 0808/0001