Tension Drum

93-9-2

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 93-9-2
Current Location On Loan
Provenience Ghana
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 1900-1971
Section African
Materials Wood | Leather | Jute
Description

Hour glass shaped with drum heads at either end. Each head marked with three stripes of diagonal detacing in the middle andconcentric circles at the end. Inside base are pebbles or shells(?) that create a rattle noise when instrument is shifted. Tight series of jute strings connecting drum heads creates cylindrical appearence. Leather shoulder strap attached to the ends. Tan color.

Height 43 cm
Outside Diameter 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Harvey and Doris Tower, 1993

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