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Drum - Single Head

Kuba Figural Drum

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kuba

Wood and animal hide
Early 20th century

Height: 19.5 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

Kuba figural drum from DRC. Visible ware on drum head and old age cracks on torso and base. Vintage and shows signs of tribal use. Back of head is handle carved as human figure.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-35-96