Drums from Sub-Saharan Africa

Object type: musical instrument > membranophones > hourglass-shaped drum
Materials: wood, leather
Legend: The mukupiel has two skins that are nailed to both sides of the instrument over the edge of the sound box. This drum has a built-in membrane and indicates an interest in characteristic geometric patterns that were carefully carved into the edge of the sound box.
Place of collecting: Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kasaï
Culture: Chokwe
Acquisition related person: Lt Col. Adolphe H. A. de Macar (°1847 - †1918) as seller
Date of acquisition: 1914-05-14
Dimensions: 50 cm x 32,1 cm
Inventory number: MO.0.0.17288