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Drum - Single Head

Ethiopian Bowl Drum

Ethiopia
Ethiopian

Clay Bowl, Animal Hide, Pebbles
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 5.5 inches; Diameter: 9.5 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly - Bowl-shaped

This handsome, earthy leather hand drum from Ethiopia has leather stitching along the side of the stretched animal skin and a handle of twisted leather thongs. The leather on the face of the drum is well seasoned and shows good patina. The beat has a deep resonance complimented with another layer of sound created by the movement of pebbles in its interior. This drum has signs of tribal use and is in an excellent condition.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-62