Drum ·  R. D. Congo, Tabwa · ID: 3038762

Description

wood, encrusted brown patina, of cylindrical form with resonance hole, band ornament, animal drum skin, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (bottom), fine cracks, traces of abrasion;
the drum is held against the chest and played while performing complicated dance steps. The drummer might be accompanied by an individual playing a thumb piano and ankle ratlles.

Littérature comparée

Brincard, Marie-Therese, Sounding forms, Washington D.C. 1989, p. 109, ill. 37