#A064
AFRICA, Congo
Tribal Group: Kuba
Authentic African drum, carved fromwood, with a hide membrane - possibly goat - secured to the top circumference with wooden pegs, some of which are missing.The handle is carved from the same wood speciment in the form of a hand. Some Kuba authorities associate the hand with royalty. Typical Kuba incribed cross-hatching is exhibited around the top and mid section. There is extensive wear on the membrane, which is still esonant, and on the base, which has been partially destroyed.
31" tall.
Estimated
ca. mid-1900'S.
Acquired in 1988.
Maker Unknown
US$1,500
