Artemis Gallery
Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Slit Drum w/ Figure
Product Description
West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden drum with an ovoid body, a central slit that leads to a hollow interior, dozens of incised striations that create a rasp-like instrument around the exterior, a conical lower handle, and an integral abstract anthropomorphic figure on top. Instruments like this are perhaps used during the Sogo Bo, puppet masquerades for which the Bamana people are most famous. Dark patina has developed along most surfaces.
Repairs to top and bottom of vertical opening, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Nicks and abrasions to body, handle, and integral figure, with chips and fissures to figure and lower handle, and light encrustations. Great dark patina throughout.
Product Details
- Materials
Wood
- Measurements
5.375"L x 29.25"W x 5.375"H
- OriginMali
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In2-3 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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