Owner: HWMC
Catalog#: AF-MBST-034-14
Single-headed Drums
Kuba Chief Commissioned Drum
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kuba
Wood, snakeskin, leather, “Dutch tile” flat ended glass trade beads, cowry shells, handwoven raffia textile
Early-Mid 20th century
Height: 16 inches
Membranophone – Struck (Directly) – Single Headed
A very rare goblet shaped drum that is a Kuba chief commissioned drum. It was part of royal accoutrements.