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Frame drum; caja

Caja, double membrane frame drum. The ends of the cylindrical shell of eucalyptus are fastened together with copper wire, using a running stitch. The goatskin heads retain some original hair, their edges being wrapped over concealed hoops immediately beneath the rims. A lacing formed from a wire is threaded over the hoops, passing through small holes in the membranes and between them in a V-formation. White plastic tape encircles the frame, tensioning the lacing. A goatskin snare passes across the lower membrane four times, the ends tied to the wire lacing. A thick goatskin carrying strap is attached to one side of the frame. There is a single beater (M19a-1987), which consists of a carved stick with a head formed of a piece of red cotton stuffed with goatskin and tied in place.

  • Measurements:overall: 170 x 470 mm