Lot n° 203
Estimation :
300 - 600
EUR
Yaka - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Carved wooden slot - Lot 203
Yaka - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Carved wooden slot drum - First half of the 20th century
Carved wooden slit drum topped by a stylized anthropomorphic head. The face features pronounced geometric lines, with incised eyes, a straight nose and half-open mouth, topped by a carved headdress. The body of the drum is hollowed out by a long vertical opening forming the soundbox. The surface of the wood shows a patina of use with traces of age. This type of slit drum was used as a percussion instrument for communication, ceremonies or gatherings in the context of Central African musical traditions. Includes professional base
Provenance:
-Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, Belgium (FC6967)
-Private collection, Netherlands
Length: 40 cm - Width: 10 cm - Weight (incl. base): 1.1 kg
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