Ngoma (drum)
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Alternative TitleNgoma. |
InstrumentNgoma |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date MadeCirca 1980 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cylindro-conical kettledrum; single wooden shell, maximum diameter 200 below top; highly tensioned head laced to large anchoring skin wrapped over base, closing the bottom;pieces of gravel or wood `soul of the drum' inside; strap. Head `diameter' 495. Repair History: Lacing torn from skin head and repaired by nailing the head with 3 nails. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Largest size or `Mbuutu' in Embaga (wedding) ensembles; may also be used as Baakisimba. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1997. |
Measurementsheight 667; overall diameter 560. |
Provenanceex- Albert Ssempeke. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3760 |