Dadabuan

Unknown

19th century · Wood, mother-of-pearl, skin · Musical Instruments

The Islamic influences in this drum from the Southern Philippine Islands contributed to its name, goblet shape, mother-of-pearl inlay, and leaf decoration. The drum is blackened by rubbing oil and root into the carved palm wood. It is played with two rattan sticks.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, mother-of-pearl, skin

Culture

Philippine (Mindanao)

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1982