Twene Boa wood, Animal Hide, Fiber Rope

Drum - Single Head

Fante (Akan) Queen Mother Drum

Ghana
Fante

Twene Boa wood, Animal Hide, Fiber Rope
ca. 19th century

Height: 73 cm
Membranophone - Struck (Directly) - Single-headed

Relief carved drum from the Fante, the second largest grouping of the Akan people of the southwestern coastal region of Ghana and part of the Cote d'Ivoire. They number about 2.5 million. The Akan people are well-known for their dramatic drums that are often represented by female figures and features (Matrilineal Society). This nineteenth century Queen mother drum was the lead drum played during Fante festivals, such as initiation ceremonies, popular festivals, at funerals and wedding, and in other social gatherings to entertain the people.

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Catalog#: HWMC

Reference: J.Q.DjeDje "Turn up the Volume", pg 326