Drum
Object number2023.99.2
MediumWood; Animal hide; Fur
Credit LineGift of Estate of Kadiatoo Conte-Forte
DescriptionAfrican hand drum. Tall, cylindrical hollow wooden body that tapers slightly toward bottom which has three feet. Sides of body has carved "X" band around the bottom and two carved bands around the top (top is carved chevrons and bottom is carved X's). Head is covered in animal hide covered in variegated brown and white fur; bottom of hide/skin is stretched over protruding wooden pegs.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 42.75 x 14 x 13.25 in. (108.6 x 35.6 x 33.7 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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c. 1773
M. G. Kuntz
