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Drum (Ngoma)

Date20th century, 1st quarter
MediumWood, kaolin, black and white pigments
Dimensions28 3/8 x 18 x 16 inches (72 x 45.7 x 40.6 cm)
Base of drum (W x D) : 1`5 1/4 x 15 inches (38.7 x 38.1 cm)
Classifications60-Musical instruments (any material, except under 2 or 3)
Credit LineGift of Dianne Komminsk
Object number2007.22
On View
On view
Obverse
Songye people
19th century
Obverse
Songye people
19th century
Image provided by appraiser, John A. Buxton
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