Instrument FamilyBeaters |
Date MadeProbably 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Thick wooden stick with chamois leather-covered wooden head; shaft diameter at entry to head 21, at cap 23; cap diameter 36. Total mass 310g; head mass 270g (87%). |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: possibly bass drum or gong. |
NotesR. Parks, 15 or 22 May 1999; A. Myers; C.J. Overton, 12.09.98. |
Measurementslength 385; head diameter: 80; 85-87 including leather covering. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust. |
CollectionMIMEd; Ross Collection |
Accession Number1685 |