African Kuba "hand" drum African tribal art Kuba hand drum

#A064

AFRICA, Congo

Tribal Group: Kuba

Authentic African drum, carved from wood, 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 specimen 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

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