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Objekt 19

Silent Drum (Trommelboggli)

Description

The 'Trommelböggli' was used with the "Basler Bebbi".
During the year, Trommelböggli serve as a drum substitute when practicing.

Object description

Carnival Clique Basler Bebbi

Maker unknown

Basel, 1960s

Fir; oak (frame); cow hide

H. 20,5 cm; b. 13 ,8 cm; d. 30 cm (top)

Donation Werner Kern, Basel

lnv. 2000.186.

The silent drum ('Trommelboggli') was used in the carnival 'Basler Bebbi Clique'.

Silent drums replace the real drum for practice purposes during the rest of the year.

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