Beating the Sangboi or tom-tom, national musical instrument for men throughout Mendi country, W.C. Africa, 1890 - 1899
Scope and Contents
155 x 107 mm. Showing a group of Mendi drummers with villagers standing behind them in the background: 'Mendis never tire of beating this drum - it is their one delight. I have known them up-country play through the entire night, and when gangs of men are sent out by the chief to work upon the roads they are invariably accompanied by the tom-tom beater who plays while they work, and so urges them to greater exertion.' (Alldridge 1901, page 105).
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1899
Creator
- From the Fonds: Alldridge, Thomas Joshua, 1847 - 1916 (photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.
Existence and Location of Originals
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Date information
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Finding aid date
2003-03-21 16:09:06+00:00
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