Object Details
- Latin Percussion
- Description (Brief)
This drum was made by Latin Percussion Inc. in Garfield, New Jersey, in 1999. It is a Galaxy Giovanni Series Conga drum, 9-3/4” diameter Requinto, made of ash, with gold-tone metal fittings. This drum is from a matched set of four congas Tumbadora (2000.3030.12.01), Conga (2000.3030.12.02), Quinto (2000.3030.12.03), and Requinto (2000.3030.12.04).
As indicated in an LP brochure from the period, “Hand crafted of premium environmentally friendly North American Ash wood, these 30" tall drums have resonance, attack and warmth found in no other conga. The LP Galaxy Giovanni Series Congas yield commanding bass, rich mid tones and crackling highs with attention getting projection. Each drum is crafted with LP's exclusive construction process using three plies of wood which are assembled utilizing internal steel pins for reinforcement. All of the natural colors and tones of this premium wood shine through the rich, deep gloss finish. These drums are accented by gleaming, gold tone hardware and feature LP's improved patented Extended Collar Comfort Curve® II Rims which increase tonal range. The drums are topped with all-natural hand-picked rawhide heads.”
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Transfer from Smithsonian Institution Center for Latino Initiatives (through: Dr.Refugio l. Rochin,Director)
- 1999
- ID Number
- 2000.3039.12.04
- nonaccession number
- 2000.3039
- catalog number
- 2000.3039.12.04
- Object Name
- drum
- Physical Description
- ash (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- animal skin (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 29 1/2 in x 14 in x 12 1/2 in; 74.93 cm x 35.56 cm x 31.75 cm
- place made
- United States: New Jersey, Garfield
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Percussion
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_1194322
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-528c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
