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Maker:
Remo, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
fiberglass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 29 1/2 in x 14 1/2 in; 74.93 cm x 36.83 cm
Object Name:
drum
Place made:
United States: California, Valencia
Date made:
1999
Description:
<p>This drum was made by Remo in Valencia, California, in 1999.</p>
<p>It is a Remo Signature Series conga drum with 13 1/2 inch head, with stylized images of fish, birds, and other small icons around body. This drum is autographed by Mexican American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer, Poncho Sánchez.</p>
Credit Line:
Transfer from Smithsonian Institution Center for Latino Initiatives (through: Dr.Refugio l. Rochin,Director)
ID Number:
2000.3039.11.01
Nonaccession number:
2000.3039
Catalog number:
2000.3039.11.01
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Percussion
Exhibition:
South Music Lobby
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-2a91-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_895792