Dundu Drum

A cylindrical drum, carved of wood. Skin membranes are stretched over each end, with fibre ties. One name given to such drums is dundu; it is typically beaten with a curved, or L-shaped, stick.

Further Information

  • Type: Musical instruments
  • Object: Dundu Drum
  • Materials: Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre, Leather, animal skin
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 540mm [H] x 260mm [D]
  • Production Date: Pre 1953
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: G. Smyly; P. Crampton Smyly
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1953.25.17

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