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Drum - Single Head

Kwele (Bakwele) Carved Drum

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kwele

Wood, Animal Hide
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 25 inches; Diameter: 14.5 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

Kwele carved pegged drum with half-body lizards carved on ring above the bottom.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-8-122