Double Ended Drum

This is a double ended drum with a carved design on the body, and animal skins stretched over each end. It is decorated with a pattern resembling leopard skin. The drum rattles when it is shaken.

Further Information

• Type: Musical instruments
• Object: Double Ended Drum
• Materials: Wood, Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 296mm [L] x 173mm [D]
• Production Date: Pre 1906
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Mrs Chambers (Donor)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:R723/3

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