Drum

Item number 902/25 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

Public

Item Records

This page shows all the information we have about this item. Both the institution that physically holds this item, and RRN members have contributed the knowledge on this page. You’re looking at the item record provided by the holding institution. If you scroll further down the page, you’ll see the information from RRN members, and can share your own knowledge too.

The RRN processes the information it receives from each institution to make it more readable and easier to search. If you’re doing in-depth research on this item, be sure to take a look at the Data Source tab to see the information exactly as it was provided by the institution.

These records are easy to share because each has a unique web address. You can copy and paste the location from your browser’s address bar into an email, word document, or chat message to share this item with others.

Data
Data Source

This information was automatically generated from data provided by MOA: University of British Columbia. It has been standardized to aid in finding and grouping information within the RRN. Accuracy and meaning should be verified from the Data Source tab.

Description

Cylindrical wooden drum with an open bottom and a skin-covered top. Hide top is tied onto drum with leather thongs through holes cut near the open edge, then laced through holes cut in hide cover. Thicker ridge of wood mid-circumference of drum. Seven holes cut into wood base near open end, with metal clasps and chains attached; the five inner chains hold bells, flat metal discs and noise makers. Outer two holes have one chain attached, all facing inwards. Also attached to the inner side of the drum is a protruding stick, 16.4 cm long, wrapped in strips of rags and string. Part b is a drum holder consisting of two metal rings, joined by two metal bars with linking ends. Canvas strapping attached to rings in four places, knotted and looped at other end.