Accession No
Z 13677.2
Description
Abora. Small wooden three-legged drum with the skin held in position with wood-wedges and plait-work. No wedges present.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Cross Rivers State
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 13677.2; 26; 26a [Thomas Coll. -3rd Cat.]
Cultural Affliation
Igbo; Ibibio
Material
Wood; Skin; Plant; Resin
Local Term
Abora
Measurements
160mm
Events
Context (Amendments / updates)
The '26a' Thomas Collection Number has been added in the same writing as the description of the drum
Card has "Omoku" crossed out and replaced with "Ibibio"
Event Date 10/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Abora
Added in different handwriting "These are two small wooden drums with the skin held in position with wood-wedges and plait-work"
Event Date 10/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Amendments / updates)
Two extra pegs found loose in this box. 'Two small drums found in this box that are marked with this number. [A.Nadin]
Event Date 8/8/2003
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Two pegs present, three missing. [A.Nadin]
Event Date 8/8/2003
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:287008
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