Drum

1997.03.0005

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Artifact Identification Drum   (1997.03.0005)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1960s
Culture Trobriander, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 23.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.3 cm
Weight 308 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Lizard Skin
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Hollowing, Stretching
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (7.5 YR 3/6) -ns Dark Greyish Yellowish Brown ( 10 YR 3/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Velma Morrison
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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