Drum
Object number2023.99.1
MediumWood; Animal hide or Animal skin; Fur; Adhesive/Glue
Credit LineGift of Estate of Kadiatoo Conte-Forte
DescriptionAfrican hand drum. Tall, cylindrical hollow wooden body that tapers toward bottom which has four feet. Sides of body have five carved zig-zag bands around circumference. Head is covered in brown animal hide or skin that has brown fur around the sides; bottom edge of hide/skin is bound with woven/braided hide/skin strips and secured around seven protruding wooden pegs. Faded red paint along the bottom edges of the feet.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 41.25 x 14.5 x 14 in. (104.8 x 36.8 x 35.6 cm)Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Kadiatoo Conte-Forte and the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble. Kadiatoo Conte-Forte founded the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble.
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Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
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M. G. Kuntz
1883
c. 1775
OXCO
1902