Shoulder drum
Artist:
DOGON
Medium: Wood, leather
Classification: Sound Devices
Credit Line: Gift of Lester Wunderman
Object number: 1969.28.3
DescriptionWood drum carved with 2 rows of 10 figures set with feet meeting at center. Blackened patina. Leather heads fastened with leather thongs, twisted to form strap for carrying. Remains of fur on leather thong. 11 figures have arms at side, hands joined below abdomen.
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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