Drum
R. D. Congo, Tetela
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Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, FranceTaille
H: 55 cm, L: 91 cm
H: 21.7 inch, L: 35.8 inch
Description
wood, partly encrusted patina, metal tags, formed like a flattened bell, ornamental nails in two rows at the rim, handle with little metal bell attached to it, complete with two drumsticks, dam., traces of usage, minor missing parts, on metal base;
was used as accompany for dances or to announce the arrival of the king.