Frame Drum

late 20th Century

Not on view

Frame drums such as this one are used across west and central Asia. This is an example of a dap drum used by the Uighurs of western China that has metal jingles on the inside. The word is onomatopoeic and derives from the sound it makes when it is tapped. The drum is used in a variety of ensembles along with instruments such as the tar, kamanche, and duduk.

Description: Round wood frame with single head; wood rim finished with alternately dark and light triangular wood inlay at edge; metal rings (jingles) on inside.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Frame Drum
Date: late 20th Century
Geography: Western China, China
Culture: Chinese (Uighyur)
Medium: Wood, hide
Dimensions: Diam. 41.3 x D. 5.7 cm (16 1/4 x 2 1/4in)
Classification: Membranophone-single-headed / frame drum
Credit Line: Gift of Herbert J. Harris, 1986
Object Number: 1986.467.87
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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