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.

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