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Tiered base wooden drum covered with hide and fur / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

This item is possibly non-Native American. It's not Apache, Apaches use clay or pottery water drums. This drum is not from the Americas.

Tags: wood, drum, hide, fur, tiered base, opening, hole, brown, rope
People: Unidentified
Purpose: possibly ceremonial events

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Tiered base wooden drum covered with hide and fur
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American (artist and user)
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
wood, hide, fur
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.2452
Department: 
Not On View

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