Soso drumming

Ethnomusicological recording made by Cootje van Oven. Soso drumming, with three sengbei (without extension) and bass drum (European). Photograph displays two of the sengbei. The sengbei is a conical wooden drum with one skin and sometimes with an extension. It is played with the hands. Measurements of these three: First - 27.5" high, diameter 10"; Second - 27.5" high, diameter, 8": Third - 19" high, diameter 8". The bass drum in this item is played with sticks on both sides.

Further Information

Type: Sound Recording, Musical instruments
Object: Soso drumming
Materials: No Data / Other
Culture Group: Soso
Dimensions: No Data
Production Date: 1965.12.20
Associated Places: Mahera, Kafu Bullom Chiefdom, Port Loko District [Place Recorded]
Associated People: Cootje van Oven [Sound Recordist]; Herb Clark [Sound Recordist]
Museum: Cootje Van Oven Collection
Accession Number: CVO:090