Wood, Copper Sheeting, Beads, Cowrie Shells, Animal Hide

Drum - Single Head

Kuba Ceremonial Drum

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kuba

Wood, Copper Sheeting, Beads, Cowrie Shells, Animal Hide
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

Height: 36 inches; Diameter: 11 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

The Kuba Kingdom (also Kuba, Bakuba or Bushongo)is a 16th-century historical Central African state in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. This drum is rich in decoration with its colorful beads and cowries and fabulous copper sheeting, meaning this drum was used in very prestigious ceremonies involving chiefs and royalty. It shows field usage and age, but remains in excellent condition.

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-12-114