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Drum

One of a pair of late nineteenth or early twentieth century small hide drums from Uganda. The drum is in dark brown leather with leather cords at the side for carrying. The surface skins are held taught by many tensed cords at the sides.

  • Culture:Buganda
  • Period:19th century
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  • Repository:McLean Museum and Art Gallery
  • Measurements:H-38 Dia-40.5 cm