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Drum

MOA: University of British Columbia

3326/24

Large cylindrical drum with skin membrane stretched over six large angled wood pegs. Deep relief carvings around the side of four standing male and female figures and one large disembodied head. A male and female figure each hold a staff in their left hand, and offering plate in their right. On the opposite side is a drummer and a dancer figure. There are four short feet at the base.

  • Narrative

    Collected by Lieber in Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria. Lieber was living in Nigeria, from 1965-1970, lecturing at the University of Ibadan, under the auspices of CIDA.

  • Type of Item drum
  • Culture West African
  • Material wood, skin, stain
  • Measurements height 71.7 cm, width 48.5 cm, depth 39.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
  • Received from Iris Lieber
  • Made in Nigeria
  • Collection Date between 1965 and 1970
  • Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3326/0024

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