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Old Yoruba Shango Cult Ceremonial Drum

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Item Details

Description

A carved wooden drum with animal hide drum head and various raised images related to the Cult of Shango among the Yoruba peoples. This is an old field used example of a ceremonial instrument played during rituals devoted to the "God of Thunder" Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The drum measures 15 x 14 inches tall. Provenance: A Private Oregon collection.

Condition

fair, weathered, drum head is decayed.

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Old Yoruba Shango Cult Ceremonial Drum

Name: Old Yoruba Shango Cult Ceremonial Drum
SKU: 90685392
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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