Drum, used during Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Object Type
Musical instruments/Percussion/Drum
Date Used
2000
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Large drum with abstract African designs on both sides, prop for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The drum is made of a lightweight, possibly polystyrene base, with wood-design contact around the edges, and covered on both flat sides with an orange tye-tied material with bold black painted designs. The pieces of material are glued to the base and linked together on the sides with rope in a zig-zag pattern. A woven plant-material strap for suspending the drum around the carrier's neck is bolted onto the sides.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 610 W: 610 D: 210mm (H: 24 W: 24 D: 8 1/4")
Associated Event
Date Used
2000
Location
In storage
Registration No
2002.3836.110
Credit Line
Gift of the NSW Government, part of the Sydney 2000 Games Collection.
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