Drum

AF170

From: Zaire | Kasai District

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number AF170
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Skin
Technique Carved
Description

The carved decoration includes the typical Bushongo figure mutu chembe in relief, in line with the handle, near the large end of the drum.

Height 130 cm
Outside Diameter 13.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number M-198 - Seder Number

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