Dadabuan

Group: Maranao

Photograph copyright: F. de Jager

Classification

Membranophone, hour glass shaped drum

Description

Hour glass shaped drum made of wood; the membrane is made of carabao skin. Decorated with carvings and painted. The drum is part of the Kulintang ensemble.

Dimensions: height: 59 cm. diameter (membrane): 19 cm.

Remarks

Ethnic group: Maranao
Location: West central Mindanao (muslim south)

Similar instrument is played by:
- Maguindanao, West central Mindanao (muslim south); dabakan