Drum

1963

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a drum made of Isavi tree trunk hollowed out using a "Thia' (Tool). It is covered with goat skin other than Nzana (Monitor Lizard). It is played for Anake and Ileve dances.

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Title: Drum
Date Created: 1963
Location: Kenya
Type: Drum
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather/ Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mukanda
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1971-04-18
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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