Accession No
E 1905.163.2-3
Description
Two drumsticks carved from wood. They are almost cylindrical, although they flare out slightly so that one end is a little wider than the other. Terminals are slightly rounded.
Place
Africa; Central Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Period
Source
Duff, J. C. [vendor]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1905.163.2-3
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
258mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for E 1905.163.1-3: 'A cylindrical drum with truncated ends, with a pair of drum sticks; hollowed out of a solid black of wood; the flattened top bears two oblong apertures.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Auction / Sale)
Catalogue card: 'Purchased J.C. Duff, Edinburgh. Professor Bevan's donation.'
Event Date
Author: Mark Elliott
Description (Physical description)
Two drumsticks carved from wood. They are almost cylindrical, although they flare out slightly so that one end is a little wider than the other. Terminals are slightly rounded.
Event Date 9/11/2022
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
Context (Production / use)
E 1905.163.1, the drum, is played with E 1905.163.2-3, the drumsticks.
Event Date 9/11/2022
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
FM:300147
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