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Drum
A small cylindrical drum made from a red/brown hollowed out tree trunk, with animal skin membrane attached with plaited rattan loops and lacing. Probable tension pegs are missing from the bottom rattan ring. The body of the drum has three carved legs, and there's a small cord strap.
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1850–1950 - Maker:
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum - Inventory number:
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Nigeria - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:211.211.1 Individual single-skin cylindrical drums
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:211.211.1 Individual single-skin cylindrical drums
- Repository:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
- Measurements:Height: 220mm; Diameter: 140mm