International Fine Art, African & Asian Antiques November 30th 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2021
African Yaka slit drum, with rib and wave details to body, expressive face at the top with rope around the neck which would have also been attached to the drumstick which is missing; overall good condition with some scratches and wear; H 14 3/4'' x W 2.5'' (approx.)
Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collection thence by decent. Dr. Peter T. Furst was an anthropologist, author (150+ books) and teacher as well as the Foreign Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Dr. Furst curated many exhibitions throughout the years.