Tambour zoomorphe à fente
Prairie Camerounaise, Bamiléké
Vendu
850 €
Provenance
Gerda Bassenge, Berlin, GermanyTaille
H: 25,5 cm
L: 56,5 cm
H: 10.0 inch
L: 22.2 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, blackened in parts, with two anthropomorphic heads, incised decor, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, small missin gparts, traces of insect caused damage.
Such slit gongs belonge to the chiefs, who use them to call the warriors.