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Drum - Single Head

Bamileke Drum

Cameroon
Bamileke

Wood, Animal Hide
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 44.5 inches; Diameter: 11 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

This high relief Bamileke drum from the grasslands of Cameroon, comes from the collection of Yuri Raskin. Ceremonial carvings including zoomorphic images, a village, and ritual symbols adorn this beautiful utilitarian instrument.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-20-107