Drum Item Number: 1379/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Vertical, cylindrical drum with a concave curve around the bottom half. Six large wooden pegs pierce the sides of the drum, holding the skin over the top in place; skin around the sides is covered in brown fur. Linear patterns are carved around the sides, augmented by brown, painted geometric and linear designs.
Item History
- Made in Pacific Islands
- Owned by Ian Back before November 22, 1989
- Received from Ian Back (Donor) on November 22, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Western Melanesian ?
- Previous Owner
- Ian Back
- Received from
- Ian Back (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pacific Islands
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 22, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on November 22, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1379/0002