Lovely Yaka slit drum from DR Congo. Slit drums are played in ensembles at dances and announce the arrival of the chief and other high dignitaries. Good condition with a beautiful patina of age. The figure is mounted on a wooden base. The figure has a bronze manilla (slave currency) around it`s neck.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Custom made stand is included in this lot.
| Object |
Slit drum |
| Ethnic group: |
Yaka |
| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
Yes |
| Dimensions: |
52x12x12 cm |
| Weight: |
3300 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
100% 
