Vintage antique Bass Drum, Masonic artifact

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Vintage antique Bass Drum, Masonic artifact:
$69.00

This is a very old bass drum (possibly close to a century) approximately 27.5 inches in diameter. It has only one head, which is made from some type of animal skin (on the thick side). Not sure if it\'s calf or something else, but the drum definitely pre-dates the invention of plastic drum heads. Wood appears to be mahogany?There are some decoupaged appliques of \"OXUS GROTTO M.O.V.P.E.R. DUBUQUE, IOWA\" on the head. Here\'s some info on the background apparently it belonged to a masonic lodge \"Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm\" From the \'grottoes of America\' webpage:\"The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, whose subordinate bodies are the Grottoes, is an organization by and for Master Masons. While not connected with Masonry proper, its membership is restricted absolutely and exclusively to Master Masons in good standing. Although it is primarily an organization for good wholesome fun and frolic, it also has its serious side. Its slogan is GOOD FELLOWSHIP, and in contact with our fellowman, this principle is exemplified to a marked degree. For some years prior to 1889, several members of Hamilton Lodge N0. 120, F.&A.M., at Hamilton, New York, sought relaxation from the sterner duties of life by holding occasional informal meetings for fun and good fellowship. The chief spirit in the fun was LeRoy Fairchild, and in the summer of 1889, he and a devoted band of followers discovered the Enchanted Realm in which, upon entering with song and laughter, they and their successors found a rich heritage. The first meeting of this organization was held on the 10th day of September, 1889. It was decided at this meeting that the membership of the organization should be confined to Master Masons in good standing.\"Please note- I cannot ship this, it will be local pick-up only. I am willing to drive within 50 mile radius of Boston, MA.