€ 225,00
In stock
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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