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Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-10997, described as Slit drum, Africa, Upper Zaire, Opala Zone, Galukudi village, Gakoko Collectivity. December, 1988. 5-10997, acc no. 4386, orig. no. 24 file code 5.4. Collector: Dan Stuhlmueller. Williams. Donor: Dan Stuhlmueller. Materials, techniques: Handcarved wood, pigments, fiber. Context of use: Musical instrument. Description: Slit drum, wood, handcarved; keystone shaped (longer at top than bottom), thicker at bottom than top; one end painted red & white; two painted parallel grooves at edge of both sides; one side damaged and indigenously repaired; rope carrying handle near top at unpainted end; H ca 67.5 cm X L (at top) 139.5 cm X W (at bottom) 33.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-2668, described as Double-headed drum; all over incised designs; large carved human face; skin heads attached to body by peges; leather carrying straps; 19 inches long; approx 9.5 inches diameter.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-14331, described as Drum (kopl); small columnar standing drum with finely engraved wide geometric band at top; leather head has two damaged areas and is attached with wood nails, some missing;
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-16419, described as Yaka diviner’s drum, carved wood; male human head at one end; hole drilled at top of head. Purchased from Bodes & Bode of the Hague Per inventory 6/13/12, has a mount.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-2618, described as Large wooden upright single head drum; tapered drum body; incised and stained designs; skin head attached to drum by pegs; 36 1/4" high, 11" dia.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-2616, described as Double-headed drum, hour glass shape; skin head attached to drum by pegs; stained black mid-section; raw-hide carrying strap; 25 1/2" high, 13" diameter.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-2415, described as Drum; conical; 2 kins-one over base (non-sonorous), other over resonator; "w" shape lacing with thongs 16 inches h, ca 14 inches dia.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-2416, described as Drum; conical; 2 kins-one over base (non-sonorous), other over resonator; "w" shape lacing with thongs; 16.75 inches h; top ovate 14 inches x 12 inches.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-1646a, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-1647, described as Ordinary drum; 25” high, 10 1/2” diameter.

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