Duff

Unknown

late 19th century · Wood · Musical Instruments

This type of frame drum can be found throughout the Indian subcontinent and is derived from the Middle Eastern daff, which was introduced to India in the 12th century. Nine-sided (enneagon) wood frame with skin head tacked to one side drum.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

Indian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889