kettledrum, drum
Accession Number
NAM.1951-07-27-1
Description
Sudanese Kettledrum, copper, 1898 (c); taken from the Dervishes at the Battle of Omdurman, 2nd Sudan War, 1898 Four pairs of brass suspension rings around rim, one pair missing; below rim are 47 copper pegs to secure head; tanned, shaved leather head with traces of hair.
Events
Omdurman, Battle of, 1898 (2nd Sudan War 1895-1899)
