Sold2016Slit drum - D. R. Congo, Yakawood, encrusted patina, remains of pigments, cylindrical corpus, crowned by anthropomorphic head with massive horns, wickerwork basket with feathers ornament, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, basSee Sold Price
Sold2020Two anthropomorphic heads - D. R. Congo, Yaka / Sukuwood, decorating brass tags, Probably head pieces of anthropomorphic slit drums "nkoko ngombo". H: 9 cm; 13,5 cm, H: 3,5 inch; 5,3 inch Provenance: Antoine Autru (1892-1966), colonial official in theSee Sold Price
Sold20213 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: ShipSee Sold Price
Sold20162 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).See Sold Price
Sold2020African 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 andSee Sold Price
Sold2016DRC handheld slit drum, 20th c.A handheld slit drum with male head. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka/Suku. 20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.See Sold Price
Sold2023TWO SLIT GONGO DRUMS CONGO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Mid 20th century.TWO SLIT GONGO DRUMS CONGO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Mid 20th century. Two Slit Gong Drums or Yaka Gongs from Congo or Angola. Hand carved drum forming a hollowed cylindrical body with a slit at the frontSee Sold Price
Sold2020A 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 ritSee Sold Price
Sold2019A 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 27.5See Sold Price
Sold2018African Tribal Bembe Fetish Figure DR of the CongoDiameter 21 cm. " A slit drum is a hollow percussion instrument. In spite of the name, it is not a true drum but an idiophone, usually carved or constructed from bamboo or wood into a box with one orSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yaka Diviners Ritual Drum Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden slit drum with finely rendered ancestor face on top and a well handled surface. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The drum measures 17 x 3 inches. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks cSee Sold Price
Sold2017Yaka Polychrome Wood FigureAfrican Yaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola carved polychrome wood figure; seated on a slit drum; with smaller figure seated below; H: 18" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2018Two 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, FrSee Sold Price
Sold2017Small figure - D. R. Congo, Yakawood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, constricted facial features with prominent eyes, handwritten collection number on the backside of the base "Ya37", slightly dam., base; probably uSee Sold Price
Sold2017Small power figure "phuungu" - D. R. Congo, Yakawood, brown patina, rattan cord, the body entirely wrapped in fur and cloth, just the face remained free, spherical packages with magical loading attached on both sides and on the head (dam.), min. daSee Sold Price
Sold2017Standing female figure - D. R. Congo, Yakawood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, typical facial features and headgear, pierced ears with glass bead earring (the right one missing), drilled hole backside, min. dam., cracks, slight traceSee Sold Price
Sold2022Standing female power figure - D. R. Congo, Yakawood, mass remains, base H: 27 cm, H: 10,6 inch Provenance: Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany (2003)See Sold Price
Sold2020Kuba Drum BeaterAfrican Tribal Art Kuba Drum Beater, DR Congo. Dimension is 12 inches high x 2.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $15.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, international foreiSee Sold Price
Sold2020A 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, CongSee Sold Price
Sold2024Primitive 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 hSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Dan Spoon, Yaka Drum & Bateke Power Figure (3)3 African Carved Wood Tribal Objects. 1) Dan "Wunkirle" Spoon. 2) Yaka Slit Drum. 3) Bateke Power Figure Container. Ranging in size from: 16.25'' x 4.5'' x 4.75'' (41 x 11 x 12 cm) to 12'' x 8.5'' x 6See Sold Price
Sold2018Pair of African drums(lot of 2) African drums, Tetela people, D.R. Congo, largest: 33"lSee Sold Price
Sold2021A 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, DRSee Sold Price
Sold2018African 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 aSee Sold Price
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