| Catalog Number | CAS 0276-0053A,B | |
| Category | Musical Instruments | |
| Object Name | Drum | |
| Culture | Chokwe | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Angola | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | Cacolo region, northeastern Angola | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | E.S. Ross | |
| Materials | Wood; Animal hide | |
| Description | Double-headed drum with hollowed, wooden core carved from single piece of wood; Globose ends of drum are decorated with carved geometric panels; Constricted center is undecorated, including 4 carved strap handles; Funnel-shaped device inserted into hole on side of drum; Hide is stretched across each end of drum and held in place with wooden pegs; Each drumhead is partially coated with black pitch; Rope handle is tied to two of the carved handles. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 53.1, Max Diam = 36.3 |