Created by
Unidentified
Used by
Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
Date
late 20th century
Medium
wood, metal and rawhide
Dimensions
H x W x D: 29 1/2 × 15 1/2 (top) × 10 1/2 (bottom) in. (74.9 × 39.4 × 26.7 cm)
Description
A large conga drum with a brown shell. In absence of belly bands, the shell has three pairs of lines engraved around. The shell also has abrasions and scraches. All metal pieces, the handle, tuning lugs, and rim, are chrome. The rim, in its traditional fashion, is flat and upright. The tucked drumhead is worn out.
The conga drum was played by Ray Barretto.
Classification
Musical Instruments
Movement
Nuyorican Movement
Type
congas
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brandy and Chris Barretto, in memory of Ray Barretto
Object number
A2020.52.1.1
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539eaff05-5f04-4a14-adc0-518f159564ba

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