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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Water Drum)
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Date (Execution) : |
1776 L
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Geographical Origin : |
Eastern United States, United States
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Cultural Group : |
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois),
Onodowaga (Seneca)
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Wood; Suede; Metal
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Support / Technique : |
Carved; Constructed
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Object Type : |
water drums
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Visual Description :
Seneca water drum is constructed of a wooden base (a powder keg from the american revolution) with a suede drumhead held in place by a fabric covered metal or wood band. The drumstick is of carved wood with a round head and finger indentation
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Accession # : |
U994.4.66
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Width (cm) : |
20.00
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Height (cm) : |
135.00
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Depth (cm) : |
0.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Charles Hofmann
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Artist Statement : |
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