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Antique African Drum

African art - 3 drums - 19th century
African art - 3 drums - 19th century

African art - 3 drums - 19th century

$338Sale Price / set|50% Off

African art - 3 drums - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

African art - 3 drums - 19th century. Africans from the 19th century; made of darkened wood with carvings and leather.

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19th Century Unknown Antique African Drum

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Carved Pedestal Drum Attributed to the Kuba Peoples, Congo
Large Carved Pedestal Drum Attributed to the Kuba Peoples, Congo

Large Carved Pedestal Drum Attributed to the Kuba Peoples, Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

A striking African pedestal drum attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Kasai region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating from the first half of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Drum

Materials

Metal

Carved Hardwood Kuba Goblet Drum, Kasai, Congo, Early 20th Century
Carved Hardwood Kuba Goblet Drum, Kasai, Congo, Early 20th Century

Carved Hardwood Kuba Goblet Drum, Kasai, Congo, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

An authentic African goblet-form pedestal drum, skillfully hand-carved from a single section of dense hardwood, attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Kasai region, Democratic Republi...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Drum

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection

Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection

Located in Culver City, CA

It has an absolutely gorgeous honey-brown patina, that could only have come from decades of handling and playing; the kind of surface that is highly prized by serious African Art col...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood

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H 13.5 in Dm 8 in

African Drum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

African drum, from the Belgian Congo. Very beautiful object, made out of leather and wood.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Drum

Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum
Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum

Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum

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Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum

Located in Amsterdam, NL

For all items from this dealer please hit the button VIEW ALL FROM SELLER below on this page Beautiful very rare antique talking drum made by a tribe living in the border region of ...

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Early 1900s Guinean Tribal Antique African Drum

Materials

Hide, Wood

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa.

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19th Century Guinean Folk Art Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa.

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19th Century Guinean Folk Art Antique African Drum

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa.

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19th Century Guinean Folk Art Antique African Drum

African Drum Table
African Drum Table

African Drum Table

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H 17 in Dm 10 in

African Drum Table

Located in New York, NY

An African small wood drum pedestal or small table.

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19th Century South African Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood, Leather

African Slit Drum
African Slit Drum

African Slit Drum

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H 23 in W 53 in D 16.5 in

African Slit Drum

Located in New York, NY

19th Century African Slit drum - with 2 mallets

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19th Century South African Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood

Antique African Wooden Drum
Antique African Wooden Drum

Antique African Wooden Drum

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H 14.1 in W 12.6 in D 10.2 in

Antique African Wooden Drum

Located in High Point, NC

A rare authentic vintage wooden drum from the cradle of civilization, circa 1900. You can hear the hum of ancient song in the taut skin that tops this drum. Hidden in the forefathers...

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Early 1900s African Rustic Antique African Drum

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century
A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century Of trapezoidal shape, two loops at the end for attachments, native split repairs, weathered patina, with two beaters

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Early 20th Century Central African Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood

Antique African Drum Table
Antique African Drum Table

Antique African Drum Table

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H 28.5 in W 37.88 in D 37.88 in

Antique African Drum Table

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a rare and unique African drum table. This piece is an actual working antique drum that has a custom iron base and round glass top.

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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique African Drum

Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum
Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum

Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum A substantially carved Wooden Drum, the drum has been hewn out of a single trunk, it shows Primitive huntsmen, animals and tools ...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique African Drum

Materials

Bog Wood

Antique Kenyan African Tribal Djembe Drum Side Table Pedestal Plant Stand
Antique Kenyan African Tribal Djembe Drum Side Table Pedestal Plant Stand

Antique Kenyan African Tribal Djembe Drum Side Table Pedestal Plant Stand

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Could make a wonderful rich deep hued side table. From a Norwegian and then Kenya State Department Official's Estate in Bethesda MD.

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Early 20th Century Kenyan Primitive Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood

African Drum Coffee Table
African Drum Coffee Table

African Drum Coffee Table

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H 21.25 in Dm 38.5 in

African Drum Coffee Table

Located in Houston, TX

An African drum coffee table with carved wood lattice work on the sides.

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Early 20th Century Central African Antique African Drum

Materials

Wood

Antique African Hand Drum
Antique African Hand Drum

Antique African Hand Drum

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in

Antique African Hand Drum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This is a stunning object, an antique African leather and wood hand drum decorated in brass nail heads.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Drum

Materials

Brass

Thai Rain Drum
Thai Rain Drum

Thai Rain Drum

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H 17 in Dm 23 in

Thai Rain Drum

Located in Palm Springs, CA

In traditional Asian and African cultures, "Rain Drums are hung under a waterfall or just in the rain and amongst other things.

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18th Century and Earlier Thai Antique African Drum

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mahogany Belfast Grandfather Clock by Cahoon Bros
Antique Mahogany Belfast Grandfather Clock by Cahoon Bros

Antique Mahogany Belfast Grandfather Clock by Cahoon Bros

Located in Antrim, GB

Fabulous antique Belfast Victorian African mahogany drum head Longcase Clock by Cahoon Bros Belfast.

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1860s Northern Irish Victorian Antique African Drum

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique African Drum For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique African drum you’re looking for. An antique African drum — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique African drum you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique African drum, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique African Drum?

The average selling price for an antique African drum at 1stDibs is $973, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $3,789 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique African Drum

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There 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.