Ramadan drum

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

[s.d.]

Medium:

Brass

Places:

[s.l.]

Description:

Small brass bell-shaped drum used to wake people before sahur, the last meal before fasting begins for Ramadan. This tradition dates to the Ottoman period and continues to this day in some areas

Dimensions:

9 x 14 cm

Identifier:

mmr_00600

Classification:

Metalwork

Object Type:

Drum

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to research@severis.org

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