George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Previous owner:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Seller:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Hand drum
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide, cordage, wool cloth, cotton cloth, cotton tape, iron nails, metal items, paint
Techniques:
Bent, stretched, nailed, wrapped, tied, painted
Dimensions:
56.80 x 6.00 cm
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Vancouver Island; British Columbia; Canada
Archipelago:
Vancouver Island Group
Island Name:
Vancouver Island
Date created:
circa 1910
Collection History:
Collected by Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from George T. Emmons in 1916 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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