Drum

1914/1915

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

It is made from the "Muinga" tree, made and used by young men only. Decorated with aluminium in strips, it has cowhide thongs or fibre for hanging, the drum head is made from goatskin. This drum is used for dances called "Ikiili".

Details

Title: Drum
Date Created: 1914/1915
Location: Kenya
Type: Drum
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather/ Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mbaiya
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1969-06-21
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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Drum

1914/1915

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

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