TSHOKWE, Angola.
Carved and incised wood, brass... Lot 496
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TSHOKWE, Angola.
Carved and incised wood, brass nails, skin
Mukupela" hourglass-shaped drum, with two skin membranes attached and a small circular opening.
The main function of this type of drum is for dancing, although it may once have served as a chief's insignia.
1st third of the 20th century or earlier.
Dim: 57x14 cm.
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