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Drum - Single Head

Yoruba Sakara Drum

Nigeria and Benin
Yoruba

Clay, Goat Skin, Wood
ca. Mid-20th century

Diameter: 10 inches
Membranophone - Struck Directly - Framed Drum - Single Head

The Sakara is a unique tribal frame drum, crafted of hard-baked clay and covered with goat skin. It is traditionally played with a stick.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-83-86