Bulup (dance drum)
Object type: Bulup (dance drum)
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: Kuba people
Date: early 20th century
Medium: Wood, hide, wood pegs, copper wire
Dimensions: Overall: Greatest Diam. 36.7 x H. 111.8cm (14 7/16 x 44in.)
Classification: Membranophone-single-headed / vase-shaped drum
Geography:     Democratic Republic of the Congo  
Credit line: Purchase, Amati Gifts, 2004
Accession year: 2004
Tags: Faces|Hands