Collection: Fenn

Item Number: FCDRU197

Category: Drum

Region: Southwest

Tribe: Hopi

Period: 1850-1875

Materials: Wood, rawhide, cloth, cotton roping, feather.

Description: Hollowed cottonwood tree with rawhide stretched on both ends and held in place with stiff leather straps. A single feather is tied near the bottom and a buckskin pouch containing medicine is affixed to a strap.

Dimensions: Height 19 inches width 21 inches

References:

Hanson, James A., Spirits in the Arts: From the Plains and Soutwest Indian Cultures, The Lowell Press, Kansas City, 1994, pp 197

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