Large drum used originally for large ensemble isiBhaca or isiKhuze style dancing. Formation dances were a spectacular aspect of mine and other urban industrial performance culture of African migrant workers. A staple of foreign tourism since the 1920s, performances took place in purpose-built stadiums, with traditionally-adorned troupes – up to 80 and above for the largest teams. The garments, drums, shields and various regalia were normally sponsored by the patron employer. The drum is made out of a used oil-drum, isikhumba ox-hide and sewn up with uqhotho thong. Before a dance, the drums are placed in sunshine, whereby they become tautly stretched and thus sharp in response. They are normally played in ensemble with other drums of the same size to accompany rhythmic choral call-and-response dance songs, with a chorus of singers who also clap hands and/or flat, hand-sized pieces of wood or timber.