2022-27-32 (Slit Drum)

Objects consists of three parts: 2022-27-32A, an African slit drum, and 2022-27-32B and 2022-27-32C, two drumsticks. 2022-27-32A is a cylindrical type slit drum made from a single piece of wood, most likely a tree trunk which has been hollowed out; the walls of the drum are intentionally unevenly carved, allowing for multiple tones to be played. This particular example of a slit drum is very simple with no decorative carvings or ornamentation; the titular "slit" in the top of the drum is made up of two large, rectangular holes connected by a thin slit. 2022-27-32B is a cylindrical wooden drumstick which is starting to fray, the fraying is present throughout but significantly worse on one end, indicating that was most likely the side used to play. 2022-27-32C is a cylindrical wooden drumstick which has significant wear and fraying, it is smaller and lighter than 2022-27-32B.

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