Ngalabi (long drum)
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Alternative TitleNgalabi. |
InstrumentEngalabi |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date MadeCirca 1910 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Single nailed head of monitor or water lizard skin; nailed to tube with two rows of wooden nails. Exterior conical with bulge at head. Diameter of head 218. Repair History: Reheaded by former royal musicians. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Formerly owned and played by leading singer of the Royal Flute Band of King Chwa. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1997. |
Measurementsheight 1115. |
ProvenancePresented to P.R. Cooke by former royal musicians, 1967. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2078 |