Drum, D65.962 | Tūhura Otago Museum

Physical Description

Small ceramic drum, with cylindrical shaped base, and flaring body. Top of drum is snakeskin, which has been stretched and suspended by cord and reed. The reed ties down and creates a triangular pattern. Dark brown glaze to exterior of ceramic base.

Provenance

Collected by: Dr Christopher Kirk

Locality: Ubon Ratchathani

Dr. Kirk was a member of the Thai - SEATO Community Development scheme

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 164 x 115 x 116mm