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Drum - Single Head

Lwena Friction Drum

Borders of Angola and Zambia
Lwena

Calabash, Cowies, Skin, Rope Cloth
Mid 1900's

Height: 19 inches, Width: 19 inches; Depth: 12 inches
Membranophone - Friction

This drum has a rope attached to the center of the drum head. The drummer pulls a moistened rope/cloth through the hole producing a squeaky sound which is amplified in the chamber.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-33-105