Drum Item Number: K2.14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wood drum and pegs. Woven rope. Drum head is kept on by means of cane circlet and wooden pegs which keep it tight. Skin stretched over top. Drum tapers downward at the bottom.
Cultural Context
Used for music and for sending messages, making announcements.
Narrative
Collected by Roy Dunlop.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria during 1960
- Collected during 1964
- Owned by Roy G. Dunlop before 1964
- Received from Roy G. Dunlop (Donor) during 1964
What
Who
- Culture
- Edo
- Previous Owner
- Roy G. Dunlop
- Received from
- Roy G. Dunlop (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Collection Date
- during 1964
- Ownership Date
- before 1964
- Acquisition Date
- during 1964
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0114/0014