T'arija
Unknown Artist
late 19th century
Medium
Clay
Dimensions
Height: 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm) Diameter (Of head): 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Classification
Membranophone-single-headed / goblet drum
Culture
Morrocan
Department
Musical Instruments
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number
89.4.348
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments the *T'arija* is a captivating late 19th-century goblet drum from. Crafted from clay, this single-headed membranophone stands at 10 15/16 inches (27.8 cm) tall, with a diameter of 4 /16 inches (12.5 cm). Its elegant, bulbous form tapers gracefully to a narrow base, embodying the ingenuity of Moroccan artisans who shaped everyday materials into resonant tools for rhythm and expression. Clay as a medium highlights the resourcefulness of North African craftsmanship, producing a lightweight yet durable drum...