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 drum can`t stand stable on it`s own.
Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands.
Object: Slit drum
Ethnic group/ culture: Yaka
Region/ country: DR Congo
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 18×5×5 cm
Weight: 150 g