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War drum (cup drum)

Entry in the main historical catalogue: "Large carved war drum with animal depictions.". a. Vegetable cords. 2 cords per peg (twisted together). b. Body tapering towards the membrane. Cylindrical bowl. d. Zoomorphic figures carved all round. Stepped moulded base.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Höhe x Durchmesser: 100 x 21 cm
Objektmaß: 152 x 31 x 30,5 cm
Material/Technique
Wood, Leather
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 20832

Provenance and sources

when
1906
where
Togo (?) [Land/Region]
Ghana (?) [Land/Region]

who
Alix Richers - Former Possessors

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