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€ 225,00
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Lovely Yaka slit drum from DR Congo. Slit drums are played in ensembles at dances and announce the arrival of the chief and other high dignitaries. Good condition with a beautiful patina of age. The figure is mounted on a wooden base. The figure has a bronze manilla (slave currency) around it`s neck.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Custom made stand is included in this lot.
| Object | Slit drum |
| Ethnic group: | Yaka |
| Country: | DR Congo |
| Material: | Wood |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 52x12x12 cm |
| Weight: | 3300 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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