Darabukka

Unknown

late 19th century · clay, polychrome · Musical Instruments

Darabukka, a single-headed, goblet-shaped drum. The ceramic body is painted with geometric designs and calligraphy which appears upside down in this photo but is easily read when the instrument is played.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

clay, polychrome

Culture

Middle East

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889