Udu

Frank Giorgini

20th century · Clay, rattan · Musical Instruments

Frank Giorgini studied the making and playing techniques of the udu drum in Zaria, Nigeria. This instrument is produced in a manner similar to the Nigerian instruments. This instrument is played by slapping the palm of the right hand against the small openien. The seated player varies the pitch by pressing the hole of the large end against the left thigh.

Artist

Frank Giorgini

Date

20th century

Medium

Clay, rattan

Culture

American

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Giles Giorgini, 1985