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KNOW YOUR HISTORY: Tracing the birth of Rwanda's royal drums
Rwanda, like other countries in Africa and in Europe ruled by traditional monarchies had a variety of objects with ritual and historical value kept at the court of the king. These included among others; the squad, hammers, drums, spears and animal portraits to mention but a few.
![Basarure (left) and Rwagagaza (right) drums at the museum in Huye. (David Nkusi) Basarure (left) and Rwagagaza (right) drums at the museum in Huye. (David Nkusi)](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2014/11/25/1416945652E2.jpg)
Basarure (left) and Rwagagaza (right) drums at the museum in Huye. (David Nkusi)