Darabukka

19th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 681

Darabukka with ornately engraved brass body. Such drums are held either under the arm or on the player's thigh. Elaborate finger and palm techniques produce a variety of tonal effects.

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Title: Darabukka
Date: 19th century
Geography: Algeria
Culture: possibly Algerian
Medium: Brass, membrane
Dimensions: Height: 15 1/16 in. (38.2 cm)
Diameter (At greatest point): 9 7/16 in. (24 cm)
Classification: Membranophone-single-headed / goblet drum
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2801
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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