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Hourglass drum
This hourglass-shaped drum is made from wood. It has loose tensioning cords between the two heads. The pitch of the drum can be changed by squeezing the cords.
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Ghana, Patrensah - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:211.242.1 Individual double-skin hourglass-shaped drums
- Culture:Asante
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:211.242.1 Individual double-skin hourglass-shaped drums
- Repository:University of Aberdeen Museums
- Measurements:H: 210 mm; Dia: 135 mm