Vietnamese Trong De drum

Object

Drum

Production date

1999

Object number

1999.30

Physical Description

This is a Vietnamese De drum decorated with painted golden cloud designs. The drum face is made from pigskin which has been nailed to the wooden frame, with pig hair still attached. This type of drum is played with other instruments to accompany the performers in Hat Cheo, a style of North Vietnamese theatre.

Associated Place

Vietnam (Place)

Material

Wood

Pigskin

Dimension

height (frame): 112mm
diameter (frame): 200mm
height (Beater): 65mm
diameter (beater): 10mm

On display?

Yes