Batá
Object type: Batá
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: American
Artist: Brandon Rosser
Artist bio: American, active New York, late 20th century
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: 2004
Medium: Sweet maple, polyurethane finish, brass and copper bells, nylon, steel bolts, jet bead, deer skin heads, golden oak stain, red clay
Dimensions: 2005.57a
Height: 23 1/16 in. (58.5 cm)
Diameter (Of large head): 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm)

2005.57b
Height: 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)
Diameter (Of large head): 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm)

2005.57c
Height: 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm)
Diameter (Of large head): 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm)
Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / conical drum
Geography:  New York  New York United States  
Credit line: Purchase, Amati Gifts, 2005
Accession year: 2005