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.
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#115461
Prix: 249.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 600 USD-1200 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 85 Titre : 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, Salle de vente
, Louisville, CO🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : February Online Timed Clearance Auction Date de la vente : 27/02/2017🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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