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Drum - Single Head

Yoruba Carved Drum

Nigeria
Yoruba

Wood / Skin / String
Early 20th Century

Height: 18 inches; Diameter: 8 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

This Yoruba hollowed drum is decorated in high relief with male and female figures. It is surmounted by a tight leather head and secured by wooden pegs. Drums foster both belief and prestige. They are used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture in many ceremonial functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-93-120