Southeast Tanzania and Northern Mozambique
Makonde

African Blackwood, hide
Early-Mid-20th century
Height: 16 inches
Membranophone – Struck (Directly) – Single Headed

A Makonde ritual drum supported by three magical figures which have both zoomorphic and anthropomorphic bodies.  Makonde drums are rare and this is a very old example. It shows clear signs of age and use. The drum head is intact and the instrument is still playable.  The Makonde are best known for their masks representing human and animal characters.