Reproduction of the type of instruments played in medieval times that developed into the timpani. Similar instruments are still played throughout the Middle East and Asia.Made for early music performance. Used by James Blades in concerts and recordings of early music with David Munrow. Purchased, 1982 (Blades Collection).
Nakers
Paul Williamson
England
Crowland
United Kingdom
Europe

Instrument Information

Title

Nakers

Accession Number

1627

Collection

MIMEd; Blades Collection

Date Information

Date Made

1968

Period

20th century; 1960s

Gallery Information

Gallery

Wolfson Gallery

Case

Percussion case 7

Maker Information

Maker Name

Paul Williamson

Made In

City

Crowland

Country

England

Description

Other Information

General usage of type: Early music performance. Specific usage history: Used by James Blades in concerts and recordings of early music with David Munrow.

Technical Description

Two drums strung together; copper bowl shells, the larger with a release hole in the base; vellum heads, rope tensioned with leather buffs; waist belt.

Provenance

Purchased, 1982.

Classification

Instrument

Nakers

Instrument Family

Percussion

Hornbostel Sachs Classification

211.12-812; musical instrument