Tang gu (Hall Drum) by Xin Chang, China, early 20th century Click on images below to see larger images NMM 2389. Tang gu (hall drum) or huapen gu (flower pot drum) by Xin Chang, China, early 20th century. Barrel shaped. Two heads, one smaller than the other (smaller head preserved separately). Traditionally suspended on a wooden stand and struck with large beater. Holes in the surface of this drum’s wooden body suggest an earlier ornamentation or different drumhead configuration. The interior, bamboo wrapping, metal tacks, and holes in the edges of the existing drumhead reveal the alternate methods used to extend the life of this drum. Overall height: 42 cm; diameter of larger head: 34.6 cm; diameter of smaller end of drum: 22.8 cm; diameter of aperture at smaller end: 18 cm. Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979. Drum Head and Tacks Bottom of Drum Go to Annotated Checklist of Musical Instruments From East Asia on Display at the NMM National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD   57069 ©National Music Museum, 2007 Most recent update:   December 6, 2007 You are the 358th visitor to this page since November 28, 2007. The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page