Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0057 | |
Category | Musical Instruments | |
Object Name | Drum | |
Culture | Rio Grande Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Rawhide; Wood; Paint; Nails | |
Description | Handheld hoop drum consisting of a piece of rawhide stretched over a double wooden hoop whose ends are nailed together; Scalloped edges of rawhide sheet include small loops which are stretched over the back of the hoops and secured by network of rawhide laces that are knotted together; Single image of splayed bird with splayed tail feathers is painted on front of drum in colors of orange, dark brown, and blue-gray, all outlined in black. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 40.5, Length = 7.1 |