Tambourine or Hand Drum

1935/1942

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

The image shows a circular tambourine with quadrants featuring red and pink zigzag patterns. The color palette includes red, pink, and beige with outlines in darker brown or black. The tambourine is slightly tilted to the right on a beige background. Below the drum, handwritten text provides more information.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.2 x 15.1 cm (8 3/4 x 5 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12067

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Tambourine or Hand Drum / Painted Leather HT. 15" / Rio Grande Pueblos - 5s / Southwestern Hall / Melita Hofmann - Nov. 25, '35

Wikidata ID

Q64614402

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