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Drum

Single membrane, stationary drum, with friction cord. Individual gong. The drum is a metal bottle cap, with a crenellated rim. The cord is threaded through a small button, supported on its edge against the bottle cap with an elastic band.

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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 33mm; W: 29mm; H: 9mm. .2 string with button in relaxed state: 370 x 13 x 5