Drum - Wood, Leather - Baga - Guinea
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Authentic Baga drum with great signs of use and age from the Manfred Sch?fer collection
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages.
Owned and played by members of the Baga women?s association known as A-Tekan (ah-te-khan), this drum, called a-ndef (ah-endeaf), demonstrated female power. The initiation into such institutions of female solidarity and cohesion was generally restricted to women who had bore children. The drum was played at annual week-long initiation ceremonies for new members, as well as at the funerals of members and the marriages of members? daughters.
Good condition with a beautiful patina of age.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Object: Drum
Ethnic group/ culture: Baga
Region/ country: Guinea
Material: Wood, Leater
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 95?38?33 cm
Weight: 9000 g
Reserve: $400.00
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Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages.
Owned and played by members of the Baga women?s association known as A-Tekan (ah-te-khan), this drum, called a-ndef (ah-endeaf), demonstrated female power. The initiation into such institutions of female solidarity and cohesion was generally restricted to women who had bore children. The drum was played at annual week-long initiation ceremonies for new members, as well as at the funerals of members and the marriages of members? daughters.
Good condition with a beautiful patina of age.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Object: Drum
Ethnic group/ culture: Baga
Region/ country: Guinea
Material: Wood, Leater
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 95?38?33 cm
Weight: 9000 g
Reserve: $400.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Drum - Wood, Leather - Baga - Guinea
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