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Drum

Drum, oval in shape. Sides of double thickness bent wood in two pieces, sewn together. Covering of drum is from stretched skin, sewn through with sinew onto side of drum. Top painted yellow with black line design and red and blue infill.

  • Culture:Native American
  • Period:early 20th century
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  • Repository:American Museum in Britain
  • Measurements:height 2 inch; width 8.5 inch; depth 7.25 inch