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Drum

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of designer and entrepreneur Vera Neumann (1907-1993); donated to NMAI by Vera Neumann in 1989.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Northwestern Amazonia (attributed)
Previous owner
Vera Neumann (Vera Salaff), Non-Indian, 1907-1993
Donor
Vera Neumann (Vera Salaff), Non-Indian, 1907-1993
Object Name
Drum
Media/Materials
Wood, hide, cotton twine/string
Techniques
Twisted, wrapped, stitched
Dimensions
17 x 12 cm
Object Type
Music and Sound
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