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A Rare Old Dan Slit Gong with Ancestor Face

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A Rare Old Dan Slit Gong with Ancestor Face

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Description

A tall carved wooden musical instrument with tall slender ringed neck and serene ancestor face on top, a well used surface patina and tuned slits that produce a percussive sound. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The drum measures 25 inches tall. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Fair, well worn, well handled.

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A Rare Old Dan Slit Gong with Ancestor Face

Name: A Rare Old Dan Slit Gong with Ancestor Face
SKU: 121460608
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $50

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