Ugandan Drummer Figurine
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unknown Ugandan
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Ugandan Drummer Figurine
1965-1999
Carved wood and metal
9 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. (23.5 cm x 4.45 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
99.16.1
Acquisition Date:
1999 or earlier
Geography:
Africa, Uganda
Classification:
Fine and Visual Arts; Sculptures
Culture/Nationality:
Ugandan, East African, African
Collection:
Kilbride Collection
Keywords
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- African - Refers to the cultures of the continent of Africa, which is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea.
- carvings - Refers to works executed by cutting a figure or design out of a solid material such as stone or wood. It typically refers to works that are relatively small in size, are part of a larger work, or are not considered art. For large and medium-sized three-dimensional works of art, use the broader term "sculpture" or another appropriate term.
- drummers - Those who play the drum.
- East African - Styles and cultures of the eastern area of Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, that together with the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia) make up Eastern Africa.
- metal - Any of a large group of substances that typically show a characteristic luster, are good conductors of electricity and heat, are opaque, can be fused, and are usually malleable or ductile.
- tourism - The industry providing facilities and services to people traveling for recreation.
- Ugandan - The style and culture of the central African State, Uganda.
- wood - The principal tissue of trees and other plants that provides both strength and a means of conducting nutrients. Wood is one of the most versatile materials known.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- The Philip L. Kilbride Memorial Exhibition Bryn Mawr College , Apr 5, 2013 – Jul 25, 2014
- Exhibition on Kenyan Crafts Bryn Mawr College , 10/1999 - 5/2000
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Owner Name: Gift of Philip Kilbride, Professor of Anthropology
Role: Donor
Place: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, US
Acquisition Method: Purchased/Collected
Ownership Start Date: Last quarter 20th century
Ownership End Date: 1999
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