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Double-headed drum

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Double-headed drum
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Indonesia (?)
  • Culture: possibly Indonesian
  • Medium: Hide, various materials
  • Dimensions: 23cm x 23cm x 46.5cm
  • Classification: Membranophone
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Mrs. Norma F. Finer Perll, by exchange; Gift of Mrs. Mark Leithauser, by exchange; funds from various donors, 1990
  • Object Number: 1990.130.2
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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