US Navajo Nation Membranophone (Drum)
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Music and Noisemakers
Object Type: Musical Instruments
Country: USA
Continent: North America
width: 11.5 in;
height: 15 in;
depth: 11.5 in
This drum is a wooden frame covered with animal hide, with an additional skin attached to the head. It is supported by three attached wooden legs.
Navajo music is always vocal, and drums and flutes accompany the songs.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_music