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Kettledrum

This is a small single-headed kettledrum made from a coconut shell with an animal skin membrane attached with rattan lacing. There is also a small loop strap of twisted hide attached.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:211.11 (Separate) vessel drums
  • Repository:Powell-Cotton Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 90mm; Diameter: 145mm