Anthropomorphic slit drum
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
sold
EUR 1,100
Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, FranceSize
H: 47 cm
H: 18.5 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, incised ornaments, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base.
Used at divination ceremonies to accompany ritual songs. The rectangular opening not just served as soundbox, but could contain magical mass as well.