A drum is made: a study in Yoruba drum carving.

Duration: 874

Year Published: 1978

Creator: Thieme Darius L And Mary S

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: P: Preservation Material NT: Negative Track AC: Acetate B: 800' 16/8/9.5mm 16mm Color Sound 874 International Film Bureau, Shows Nigerian artisans carving and playing the famous talking drums of Africa and explains the significance of the drum in the social and religious life of Nigeria. Includes various examples of traditional Nigerian drum music.

Complete Record: Shows Nigerian artisans carving and playing the famous talking drums of Africa and explains the significance of the drum in the social and religious life of Nigeria. Includes various examples of traditional Nigerian drum music. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.