Back to Gallery

Drum - Single Head

Bijago Drum of the Baga People

Guinea-Bassau
Baga

Wood, polychrome, and hide
ca. Mid 20th century

Height: 48.5 inches
Membranophone - Struck (Directly) - Single-headed

A rare caryatid drum with kneeling Baga female figure. This drum is used to during initiation ceremonies. The Baga people occupy the northern coast of Guinea and the southern coast of Guinea-Bassau. Possibly made for the Art Market.

 

Owner:
Catalog#: AF-MBST-32-118