Slit drum ·  R. D. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3034913

Description

wood, middle brown patina, remains of pigments, handle in shape of a human head, drum stick missing, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, socle;
used at divination ceremonies to accompany songs introducing the oracle. The rectangular opening was not just a resonator, it could contain magical mass as well.