TSHOKWE, Angola. Carved and incised wood,... - Lot 235 - Pousse-Cornet

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TSHOKWE, Angola. Carved and incised wood,... - Lot 235 - Pousse-Cornet
TSHOKWE, Angola. Carved and incised wood, brass nails, skin Mukupela" drum in the shape of an hourglass, two skin membranes have been attached and a small circular opening is pierced. The function of this type of drum is mainly dance, although it may have once served as a chief's insignia. 1st third of the 20th century or earlier. Size: 57x14 cm. Provenance : Private collection, Brussels. Literary reference : Reference : Membranophone in the form of an apron, Collection MRAC Tervuren (MO.1950.26.29 ).
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