Anthropomorphic slit drum, Côte d'Ivoire, Dan, Size: H: 47 cm (H: 18.5 inch), ID: 3043539

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Lot 199

88th Tribal Art Auction

Anthropomorphic slit drum · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3043539

sold EUR 1,100

Provenance

Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, France

Size

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.

Expertise

Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, 26 June 2008

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