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Slit drum – Wood – Yaka – DR Congo

 225,00

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Description

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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