Atumpan

Unknown

19th century · Wood, fiber, hide · Musical Instruments

The Atumpan is a talking drum sounded with two L-shaped sticks and played in pairs or with other instruments to accompany the adowa dance ensemble.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, fiber, hide

Culture

Ashanti (Asante)

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889