Drum

1967

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This drum is played by men only. It is put at the center of three legged drums. The cover comes from animals which are slaughtered. When it's ready it is set on fire to harden it. It is used for traditional dance

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Title: Drum
Date Created: 1967
Location: Kenya
Type: Drum
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather/ Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mukilima Ngoma
Collection Date: 1971-11-06
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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