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Drum

Drum made of a large spherical gourd fitted with a cylindrical wooden neck and skin head, with a brass plate at one side with numerous small bells and brass objects attached: Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Kumasi, Asante people

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    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Kumasi (Timezone: Africa/Accra)
  • Culture:Asante
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  • Materials:Gourd; Wood; Skin; Brass; Vegetable fibre
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 470; Approximate Length 330; Approximate Depth 340mm