Ngoma (drum)
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Alternative TitleNgoma. |
InstrumentNgoma |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date Made1966 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cylindro-conical kettledrum; single wooden shell, closed at bottom by non-sonorous, non-played skin; piece of gravel `soul of the drum' inside. Head `diameter' 390-405. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Largest size, `Mpuunyi' (bass) in Baakisimba ensemble. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1997. |
Measurementsheight 490; overall diameter 427. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2080 |