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Drum3455/4

Goblet-shaped drum with animal skin stretched over the top. Skin is secured in place with wooden pegs and a secondary strip of skin. The shape of the batter head is formed with internal strips of plant fibre, visible at intervals through the skin. Drum has a triangle-like protrusion along the back, towards the top edge, with a small hole drilled through its centre. Likely for hanging purposes. A large hole is cut into the body of the drum, to the left of the protrusion. Drum is decorated with incised lines, circling the entire body. Designs are (from top to bottom): plain line, plain line, zigzag, plain line, and zigzag. Carved inscription over top the first band, to the right of the protrusion. A repair has been made on one side of the body, using sheet metal.

Culture
Zambian
Material
wood, animal skin, metal and plant fibre
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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