Slit drum
R. D. Congo, Yaka
Vendu
300 €
Provenance
Walter Hekster, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTaille
H: 49,5 cm
H: 19.5 inch
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.