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Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Iron
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
these gourds a wonderfully deep and rich patina.
These are most likely Giant African Drum Gourds, a
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Natural Fiber
East African Figurative Face Drum
Located in New York, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with beard and skin top, signed.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
West African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An organic wooden hand carved sculpture / drum in solid wood from West Africa in the 1950-1960s.
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Category
20th Century African Organic Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Cowhide, Wood, Teak
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
African Zebra Drum Table with Three Zebra Legs from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the piece that makes for a great conversation and adds depth to many interiors. Authentic zebra skin table in very good condition and ready for any room; 34" diameter - makes...
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Rustic Used African Drums
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
Decorative and Mid Century African Hand Made Wooden and Hide Tribal Drum, 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful handmade drum in painted wood and hide produced i Africa early 1900s / 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Used African Drums
Materials
Hide, Wood
H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Vintage North African Clay Darbuka
Located in LYON, FR
Handmade North African Clay Drum. A delight to see, touch and play. Made in the traditional method
Category
1960s Moroccan Folk Art Used African Drums
Materials
Hide, Clay
Pair of Monumental African Ebonized Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental African ebonized carved tribal figures of man and wife with child and drum
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Used African Drums
Materials
Wood
Four-Armed Man with Drum, Tribal Figurative Abstract Sculpture
By Nathaniel Sirles
Located in Soquel, CA
from San Francisco. Sirles was highly active in the African American art scene in San Francisco at a
Category
1970s Expressionist Used African Drums
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 4.75 in
Original Afrique Occidentale - Africa horizontal vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
left and right, harps, clay pots, drums with the maps of West Africa map in the center. The region
Category
1950s Land Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
H 31.5 in W 47 in D 0.07 in
Drums, Expressionist Group Portrait of Three Musicians by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Drums" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 34" x 40" oil
Category
1960s Expressionist Used African Drums
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Toca Hand Percussion Djembe Drum Painted Folk Art Gecko Lizard 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Toca Hand Percussion djembe drum. 12" rope tuned head. Natural wood grain body
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Used African Drums
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Donald Drum Style MCM 1960s Cast Aluminum Brutalist Exotic Wild Beast Sculpture
By Donald Drumm, Bruce Fox
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern Donald Drum style cast aluminum brutalist exotic African wild beast
Category
1960s American Brutalist Used African Drums
Materials
Aluminum
H 7.5 in W 17.63 in D 3.75 in
"African Drummer, " Fabulous Cubist Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant example of early French cubist sculpture, this depiction of an African drummer, her
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used African Drums
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Located in Culver City, CA
African Art collectors.
The drum is mounted on a removable square wood base
Kuba Kingdom, DRC, late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Wood
TENOR SERMON Signed Lithograph, Abstract Portrait Jazz Music Drum Sax Trombone
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
TENOR SERMON is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned African American artist Romare
Category
1970s Contemporary Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
The Drummer 4 painting from Africa, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
African street musician playing drum and singing with a coin dish to collect tips. The setting is tropical
Category
2010s Used African Drums
Materials
Acrylic
H 35 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
The Town Crier II painting from Africa, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Here is a painting of an African musician singing and playing drums in warm tropical colors
Category
2010s Cubist Used African Drums
Materials
Acrylic
H 35.4 in W 29.1 in D 0.1 in
Original Vintage Poster French West Africa Map Afrique Occidentale Francaise Art
By alain cornic
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster featuring an illustrated map of French West Africa / Afrique Occidentale
Category
1950s French Used African Drums
Materials
Paper
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in
Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern
Located in London, GB
medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa!
The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure
Category
2010s Senegalese Brutalist Used African Drums
Materials
Bronze
H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Animal Folk Art Painting Narrative Painting Morocco Africa Magician Red/Orange
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
and never the same, from first light the air throbs with drumming, and the noise from merchants
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Used African Drums
Materials
Board, Acrylic
Folk Art Limited Edition Print 1/20 Morocco African Desert Voyage Dogs Camels
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
ground is a Guimbri, with some Karkabas, metal double castanets and a ceramic drum, so there will be
Category
2010s Folk Art Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
White Impala Horn Table Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
One of a kind impala horn table lamp. Black two-tier wooded base, with a white and black linen drum
Category
20th Century South African Anglo-Indian Used African Drums
Materials
Horn
Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A cast bronze group presenting a tribal chief (king) with his servants. A musician with a drum, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Bronze
The Drummer and the Flutist V, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Here is an African painting by Cameroon artist Angu Walters of a musical performance by musicians
Category
2010s Surrealist Used African Drums
Materials
Acrylic
H 35 in W 28 in D 0.1 in
The Drummer and the Flutist IV painting from Afric, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
It's a painting from Central Africa of a music duo singing and playing flute and drums by Cameroon
Category
2010s Surrealist Used African Drums
Materials
Acrylic
H 27.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.1 in
Blue Plate Special by Noland Anderson, Spirited Jazz & Dance in Oil on Canvas
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art
African american artist
African american painting
African-american art
African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used African Drums
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Yaka Ceremonial Mask--Zaire, " Wood, Fiber, and Paint Mask
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This ceremonial mask was created by an unknown artist in the Yaka tribe of Africa. This mask is
Category
1930s Used African Drums
Materials
Paint, Wood
Micromosaic Champagne Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shaman Mask Brooch
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
of unseen central Africa. Feel the mystical drums vibes and listen unknow traditional songs.
Use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Used African Drums
Materials
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Impressive Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Spelter Figures, After A. Waagen
By Max Arthur Waagen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
drum being held aloft, and the female figure shown cradling a harp on her shoulder, her hair flung back
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Used African Drums
Materials
Spelter
H 33.75 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Same Tune, Different Drummer: abstract painting w/ found objects, military items
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
of found objects integrated into the painting such a as military reference such as drums, guns
Category
2010s Abstract Used African Drums
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
JUMPIN' & JIVIN' Signed Lithograph, Jazz Swing Club, Nightlife Scene, Musicians
By James Demark
Located in Union City, NJ
with bright stage lights, and five man band whose musical instruments include a grand piano, drums
Category
1990s Contemporary Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
1940s Nigerian Carved Mahogany End Tables With Elephant Bases - a Pair.
Located in Waxahachie, TX
the African Academy of Arts and Research in New York City on April 26, 1946. In her “My Day” newspaper
Category
1940s Nigerian Tribal Used African Drums
Materials
Wood
Nelson Mandela in his Cell on Robben Island [Revisit]
By Jürgen Schadeberg
Located in Santa Monica, CA
South African Photography”, is a principle figure in South African and World Photography. Schadeberg was
Category
Late 20th Century Used African Drums
Materials
Platinum
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Rumba de Cuba by James Sparshatt. Baryta silver gelatin photograph. Wood Frame
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The drums that provide the driving beat underpinning Cuban music were brought from Africa. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Used African Drums
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Rumba de Cuba by James Sparshatt - Platinum Photograph of Cuban drummer
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Rumba de Cuba by James Sparshatt - Platinum Photograph of Cuban drummer
The drums that provide the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used African Drums
Materials
Platinum
H 22 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
"Ivory Coast Figures", Important Art Deco Sculptures for Eugène Printz Interior
By Jean Camus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
colonies established by their nations in West and Central Africa, culminating in the exposition colonial
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used African Drums
Materials
Plaster
H 23 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
French Orientalist Antique Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot of Shoeshine Boy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
stump with a broad grin on his face, presumably greeting pedestrians while trying to drum up some
Category
Early 20th Century French Used African Drums
Materials
Bronze
H 13.13 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture “Arab Shoeshine” after Edouard Drouot
Located in Shippensburg, PA
pedestrians while trying to drum up some business. It is finished in a rich polychromed patina ranging from
Category
20th Century French Used African Drums
Materials
Bronze
H 13.13 in W 4.38 in D 4.63 in
Tunisian Artist signed limited edition original art print silkscreen language
Located in Miami, FL
, aluminium, brass, melamine, drum, textile, embroidery, tapestry, ceramic, wood, jewelry, stained steel glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used African Drums
Materials
Paper, Engraving, Screen
The Goddess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
participated in the drum festival exhibition (2018). He currently participated in talentila foundation art
Category
19th Century Contemporary Used African Drums
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Antique Bird Print of the Great Spotted Woodpecker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
have red markings on the neck or head. This species is found across Eurasia and parts of North Africa
Category
18th Century Used African Drums
Materials
Paper
H 20.87 in W 14.57 in D 0 in
Sunrise on the Serengeti, Abstract Painting
By Mark Risius
Located in San Francisco, CA
song pairing for each piece: "Sunrise On The Serengeti is best paired with the song Africa by Toto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used African Drums
Materials
Acrylic
"Woman Of Tagmout (Singing the Ahwash)" from "Costumes of Morocco"
Located in Detroit, MI
incorporates song, dance, poetry, and frame drums. The songs are in Amazigh and usually repeat a single poetic
Category
1940s Used African Drums
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1940s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1940s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1940s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1940s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1940s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1940s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table
Category
1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Used African Drums
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Poster French West Africa Map Afrique Occidentale Francaise Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster featuring an illustrated map of French West Africa / Afrique Occidentale
Category
1950s Used African Drums
Materials
Paper
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1930s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Linocut
Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1930s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1930s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Linocut
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
1930s Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Linocut
Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Used African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
African Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African drum, from the Belgian Congo.
Very beautiful object, made out of leather and wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Used African Drums
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Used African Drums For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used African drums available for sale. The range of distinct used African drums — often made from wood, animal skin and hide — can elevate any home. Used African drums have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used African drums to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency used African drums are of considerable interest. Used African drums have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bernard Harmon and Michael Horner are consistently popular.
How Much are Used African Drums?
Used African drums can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Questions About Used African Drums
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What an African drum symbolizes depends on the culture that produced it. Some African tribes believe drums represent self-protection and a willingness to protect the tribe's leaders or royalty. Others associate them with interconnectedness because people often use drums as ways to communicate across great distances. On 1stDibs, find a selection of African drums.
- What is an African drum called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many kinds of African drums. A popular African drum is called the djembe (pronounced JEM-bay). It is one of the most versatile and widely used percussion instruments worldwide. It is a goblet-shaped drum that is known for its versatile sound. Find a huge variety of musical instruments on 1stDibs.
- What was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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