Description : 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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About the lot N° 134 Title : Rare / Fine 1940S African Kuba Wood Slit Drum Size : 11.5 W x 21.625 H (29.2 cm x 54.9 cm) Condition report : Age cracks and minor wear commensurate with age at the base. Overall quite excellent. Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Pre-Columbian | Tribal | Ethnographic Art Sale date : 01 Dec 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale