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Slit Drum

Slit drum, wide at the front where the slit is, thin and shaped like fishtails at the back. Painted red with two gold fish on each side. With wooden beater.

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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Paint
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L [drum] = 60 mm Max W [drum] = 65 mm Max L [beater] = 180 mm