Tibetan Double Skull Drum

Description

Small skull drum made from two crania that are connected at the crowns. The crania are covered with dyed brown skins, stretched to create the drum surface. The joint is covered with a silver collar decorated with engraved flowers, possibly lotus and set with six turquoise and one red coral stones. A rectangular silver box suspension lug is attached to the center collar, as well as two beaters made from twisted cotton strings. Intact, exc. cond. A very nice example. 5"L. x 3-1/4"H.

Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Koller auction, Switzerland.

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Estimate $4,000-$5,000Feb 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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This auction is curated by:

Bob DodgeOwner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art

Sydelle DienstfreyPhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts

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