Drum Item Number: Eh171 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Drum made from a cylindrical wooden frame. Skin is stretched over each end with strips of skin that run from end to end. The wood has alternating thin and thicker incised bands that have been painted black, and the wood is varnished. There is a red fabric strap attached through skin loops at either end.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka
- Owned by M. H. Goonatilleka before October 14, 1987
- Received from M. H. Goonatilleka (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 14, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- Sinhalese
- Previous Owner
- M. H. Goonatilleka
- Received from
- M. H. Goonatilleka (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 14, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on October 14, 1987
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1243/0008