Sangbei Drum

A sangbei drum with a tall hollow body carved out of a light wood. and a wooden plinth at the bottom for balancing it upright on the floor. It has a hide drum head, held in place by a role of orange patterned fabric and thick string.

Further Information

• Type: Musical instruments
• Object: Sangbei Drum
• Materials: Wood, Leather, animal skin, Textile
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 516mm [H] x 270mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.eh

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