Ngoma or nankasa (drum)
Alternative TitleNgoma or nankasa. |
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. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Smallest size or `Nankasa' in Baakisimba ensemble. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1997. |
Measurementsheight 330; overall diameter 301. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2077 |