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LARGE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED AFRICAN SLITDRUM STATUEThis exquisite hand-carved African slit drum statue is a stunning example of traditional African craftsmanship. The piece, carved from a single block of hardwood, features intricate detailing that sho

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African Tribal Pende Slit Drum or Idiophone DRCAuthentic African Tribal PENDE Slit drum or Idiophone. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Luba. Democratic Republic Congo. Length 64 cm. Diameter 21 cm. Heavy, dense wo

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A Fine Old Yaka Slit Drum with Monkey On TopA Very finely carved wooden slit drum, percussion instrument with a classic ancestral face, with stylized nose and well handled surface, and decorated with a charming monkey on top. Yaka peoples, Cong

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African, Slit drumAfrican Slit drum 20th centurycarved wood 4.75 h × 26.5 w × 4 d in (12 × 67 × 10 cm) This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.

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Large Songye Slit Drum with Field Use Ex Simmons CollectionA Large and rare carved wooden Slit drum or Nedundu drum with flared form, well handled and worn edges, metal accents , tribal repairs with metal staples and sheets of metal over some areas, carved in

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A Fine Old Yaka Slit Drum with Ancestor faceA very fine older carved wooden slit drum percussion instrument with an ornate and highly stylized ancestor face and painted with earthen pigments. Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. The drum measures 27.5

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African Carved Wooden Songye Slit Drum w/ StandAfrican carved wooden slit drum, likely Songye. With iron display stand.Height: 16 1/2 in x width: 27 in x depth: 7 in.

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Primitive Carved Yaka Slit Drum, Wooden Folk ArtPrimitive Carved Yaka Slit Drum, Wooden Folk Art. A head with man's face is carved at the top of this hollowed ritual instrument with a rectangular cut opening on the front. Dimensions are 22.75 in h

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Wood Carved African Slit DrumApprox 12 5/8" tall. Shipping available

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A Yaka Slitdrum, "nkoko ngombo"Schlitztrommel, "nkoko ngombo" Yaka, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz. L 38,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. nkoko ngombo genannte Schlitztrommel, die auch von Wahrsagern rit

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3 West African objects. 20th century.A group of three West African objects. 20th century. ++ Baule slit drum in wood with body forming the drum. Elongated neck. Baule style. Ivory Coast. 22". ++ Senufo figure. Senufo style. Ivory Coast.

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Slit drum - Wood - Yaka - DR CongoLovely Yaka slit drum from DR Congo. Slit drums are played in ensembles at dances and announce the arrival of the chief and other high dignitaries. Good condition with a beautiful patina of age. The d

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A Yaka figurative Slit Drum, "nkoko ngombo"Figürliche Schlitztrommel, "nkoko ngombo" Yaka / Lula. DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 43 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Ethno-Art, Liselotte Dähler, Basel. - 1984-2022: François

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A Fine Yaka Nkoko Slit Drum Ex Gallinier, France 1999A very finely carved wooden slit gong or "Nkoko" with anthropomorphic face and a zoomorphic finial, signs of handling and wear. A excellent Yaka Nkoko divination drum from the Kasango Lunda Region, DR

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A Yaka Wood Slit Drum Height 27 5/16 inches (70 cm).A Yaka Wood Slit Drum Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 27 5/16 inches (70 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted in 2001 (Inv. no. T2

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African Carved Wood Yaka (Bayaka) Slit Drum20th century, carved wood, cylindrical, slit drum with figural divination figure; comes with beating stick. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 22 in. From the Complete a

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2 Yaka Suku Slit Drums2 Yaka Suku Slit Drums. Congo. Carved wood. Largest Size: 22" x 4" x 4.5" (56 x 10 x 11 cm).

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Two African Carved Wood Yaka (Bayaka) Slit Drums20th century, African, Democratic Republic of the Congo, two carved wood drums with cylindrical, slotted bases and figural divination heads; both with beating sticks. This lot to be sold on day 3, Fr

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3 Yaka Style Figural Objects, Congo.A group of Three Yaka Style Figural Objects. Wood. Congo. ++ Yaka Style Slit Drum. Beads, natural fibers. 3 1/2" x 16". ++ Yaka Style Figure. 2 1/4" x 13". ++ Yaka Style Staff. 2" x 40".Shipping: Ship

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6 African Style Musical Instruments.A group of Six African Style Musical Instruments. ++ Congo Style Whistle. Wood. 6 3/4" x 2". ++ West African Style Thumb Piano. Wood, metal. 6" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2". ++ A West African Style Slit Drum. Wo

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Old Tabwa Village Slit Drum, African Art & MusicA rare large carved wooden slit drum from the Tabwa peoples or related ethnic group, Congo, central Africa. Large hollowed out log with slits to allow sound to travel. Great patina from handling and w

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African Tribal Carved Wood Buffalo Drum SculptureAn African carved wood slit drum musical instrument. An abstract wildlife carving, modeled as an African or Cape buffalo. Monumental size, produced in a primitive tribal style, with hand carved detail

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African Congo Yaka Divination Carved Wood Slit DrumAn African D.R.C. Congo Yaka or Bayaka carved wood slit drum having a carved cylindrical base with long carved out slits that resonate the sound when struck and a carved top with two figural heads and

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