Slit Drum

drum

Carved from a single piece of wood (unidentified species), the drum has a cavity approximately 10 1/8in long, 13/16in wide, and 1 3/4in deep. A 5/8in cylindrical handle protrudes 4 1/8in from its base. Slit drums were and are used throughout the world, but a similar style of drum (Angkongtho or Ebuke) may be found in southern Africa. Overall: 18 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.