Beschreibung : **Previously listed at 300**
Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, ca. 1940. A finely carved wooden slit drum with a handle decorated with four faces and an abstract circular design comprised of geometric shapes on both sides of the body. Drums have traditionally been among the most important instruments as well as art forms of Africa, used for ceremonial rituals, dances, messaging, and storytelling and providing rich visual culture. Size: 11.5 W x 21.625 H (29.2 cm x 54.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos Collection, acquire before 1974.
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Preis: 249.00 USD🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
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Über das Lot Chargen- 85 Titel : Rare / Fine 1940S African Kuba Wood Slit Drum Condition report : Age cracks and minor wear commensurate with age at the base. Overall quite excellent. Artemis Gallery, Auktionator, Louisville, CO🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig. Verkaufstitel : February Online Timed Clearance Auction Verkaufsdatum : 27/02/2017🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig. Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale