Mridanga, Two-Headed Drum

1997.03.0029

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Mridanga, Two-Headed Drum   (1997.03.0029)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1971
Culture Nepalese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 36.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 15.8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 782 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Tanning, Hollowing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10 YR 7/4) -ns Grayish Blue ( 2.5 PB 3/2) -ns Black ( N 2.75/) -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 N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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