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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Slit Drum
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Slit Drum

Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 64 x 12 3/4 in. (162.6 x 32.4 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Janice and Robert Laff
Terms
    Object number2001.59.3
    DescriptionThis drum was created from a hollowed-out tree trunk with two slits on one side to act as a resonating chamber when struck with a mallet. A figure of a human head is carved into the top.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    early to mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Luba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 19th century
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Diquis
    ca. 500-1000