Talking drum

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Origin: Ghana

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Description: West African hourglass-shaped pressure drum with variable pitch. The head is made out of goat skin and the shell out of carved hard wood. The drum is held and squeezed under the arm while being stroked with an "L"shaped stick, creating rich tonal variations and high-pitched sounds. It is also known as arm pit drum.

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Museum or collection: Angel Romero

Photo credit: - Courtesy of Angel Romero

Information Source: World Music Portal.

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