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What does the African drum symbolize?
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What 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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African Drum
Located in Pasadena, TX
African Drum
11”x38”
Category
20th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
$1,150
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 Musical Instruments
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 Vases
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Drumming Soul - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Music, Men, Africa Drum
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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My people enjoy playing the 'gángan' drum. It's a way they talk to each other, and everyone dances
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Authentic African Zebra Skin Drum
Located in Malibu, CA
Drum, African Tamtam Engoma from Uganda. The 50's
20th century African tribal drum. Made using a
Category
20th Century Ugandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Zebra Hide, Hardwood
Vintage 20th-Century African Wooden and Hide Drum Figurine - 2Y381
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming, small African drum from the 20th century showcases a traditional design crafted from
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Hide, Wood
