Drum on a frame, used to accompany songs at the nation’s gatherings. It also plays a special role at the time of the hunt. 

Period : 20th century, 1974
Culture : Atikamekw Nehirowisiwok (Atikamek), Manawan, Québec
Artisan : César Newashish
Materials : Birch; moose skin
Dimensions : 14 × 41 cm

Musée de la civilisation, photographer : Julien Auger – Icône, 74-662