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Sakaras

Scope note

Single-headed open frame drums of the Yoruba of Nigeria, having an earthenware frame and either sticks or bamboo pegs for adjusting tension. NGDMI

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041771

Broader Terms used

tambourines

Term used for

orunsas

Equivalent Terms used

sakara

Created

13yrs ago

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