Description

Tonga
Drum

Zimbabwe, 20th century
carved wood, hide, pigment
48 h x 26 dia in (122 x 66 cm)

This example bears the inscription "Manzia Wana," combining notions of "the rainy season" and "children" to evoke fertility and is painted in the sacred colors of red, black, and white.

Provenance: Collected in Binga, Zimbabwe in 1985 by Clive Venning | Lionel Finneran, South Africa | Private Collection

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Drum is lacking a few of the set pegs which results in the drum not sounding as full. Assorted finish wear and patina associated with use over time.

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Tonga, Drum

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