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This is the rating and price for Rare / Fine 1940S African Kuba Wood Slit Drum



Description : **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. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #115461
Price: 249.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 600 USD-1200 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 85
Title : 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, auctioneer, Louisville, CO It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : February Online Timed Clearance Auction
Sale date : 27 Feb 2017 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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