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Drum - Single Head

Kuba Chief Commissioned Drum

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kuba

Wood, snakeskin, leather, "Dutch tile" flat ended glass trade beads, cowry shells, handwoven raffia textile
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

Height: 16 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

This Kuba Chief commissioned drum was part of royal accoutrements.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-34-87