Alternative TitleBata. |
InstrumentBata |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date MadeCirca 1965 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden concial shell; heads tensioned by leather thongs bound round at waist to further tension the thongs running from head to head. Head diameters 225, 185. There is evidence of tuning paste on the larger head.The smaller head is beaten by a rawhide thong, which is missing. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Band instrument. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1997. |
Measurements670 |
ProvenanceGift of W. Stevenson, 1981. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1518 |