Description : A human face,in the form of a mask,finishes the handle in the form of a hand.Kuba drums with outward curved legs are rare and intended for the elite. The Kuba carved many different types of drums, many having a hand on the front, which was associated with the “iyol” soldier’s society. To join, one killed an enemy and presented their hand as proof. The elaborate surface designs reference textile patterns.
Dated to the 19th century
Provenance: ex collection Willy Mestdagh
Dimensions approx. 74x26x30 cm
Tribal Art / African Art
Prix: 0.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1450 EUR-2320 EUR🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 4 Titre : Drum Ngeende Dimensions : 26x30 cm Ripple Art Auctions, Salle de vente
, Brussels, BE🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Ripple Art Collectible Auction: Tribal 2 Date de la vente : 24/01/2019🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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