Drums from Sub-Saharan Africa
Object type:
musical instrument > membranophones > vessel drum
Materials:
wood, leather
Legend:
Flat, barrel-shaped, closed drum. It is played with a drumstick (atakör) made of cow skin. The drumstick is attached to the drum with a plaited leather belt. These types of drums are played by one drummer only. During the performance, the drum is held by two people who sing a song.
Place of collecting:
Niger
Culture:
Tuareg
Acquisition related person:
Mrs. Hamami Diori as donor
Date of acquisition:
1971-02-05
Dimensions:
20,5 cm x 41,8 cm
Inventory number:
MO.1971.3.9