Slit Drum

2014-13-64

From: West Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Native Name Chingufu (uncertain)
Object Number 2014-13-64
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience West Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Metal
Inscription Language English Language
Description

Chingufu(?) Large slit drum with triangular section, the slit being at the apex of the triangle. A metal jingle is mounted inside the slit.

Height 52.7 cm
Length 94.46 cm
Width 32.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Franklin Institute, 2014
Other Number 18 - Franklin Institute Number | L-222-64 - Old Loan Number | I-289 - Seder Number

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