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Slit Drum

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
H 11.25 in W 55 in D 11.25 in
Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine Slit Drum from the Yaka tribe DR Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An early 20 th century Yaka one-piece hand carved ‘Diviner’s’ slit drum depicting a head, that when
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Javanese hand-carved kentongan slit drum carving depicting mythical horse c.1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking kentongan slit drum from Java is masterfully carved from a single piece of dense
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Vintage 1920s Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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Slit Drum, based
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
and music, of which this nedungu or slit drum/gong is a fine example. The drum, carved from a single
Category

20th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Slit Drum, based
Slit Drum, based
H 12.5 in W 23.5 in D 5 in
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. These rare musical instruments
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Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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. These rare musical instruments
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Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

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. These rare musical instruments
Category

Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

African Slit Drum
Located in New York, NY
19th Century African Slit drum - with 2 mallets
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Antique 19th Century South African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Slit Drum
African Slit Drum
H 23 in W 53 in D 16.5 in
New Guinea Slit Drum
Located in New York, NY
A small Garamut slit drum from Papua New Guinea. Hand carved wood on stand. 35" Long.
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

New Guinea Slit Drum
New Guinea Slit Drum
H 12 in W 35 in D 6 in
Slit Drum from Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Inextricably connected to the ritual life of the North Ambrymese people, slit drums such as this are visual and
Category

Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Slit Drum from Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Slit Drum from Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
H 124.25 in W 15.5 in D 18 in
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC. A early 20th century, finely carved slit
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hardwood Sumbanese Lutes with Anthropomorphic Figures, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
. Unusually, this instrument overlaps in the same domain of slit drums and gongs, transferring those rhythms
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

18th/19thc Polynesian Hardwood Slit Drum carved with Pineapple
Located in Essex, MA
Tribal carved hardwood instrument with slit or slot to provide resonance
Category

Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

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African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorat...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use,...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragment, with hands clasped in front of ches...
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yaka Carved wood standing Janus back to back male/female divination figure DRC Congo, Africa. Male figure side with open mouth with exposed carved teeth. Female side with traces of...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Co...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows de...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early standing Mumuye stylized figure with crested hair and open work details. Classic rounded cubist forms that the Mumuye sculptors are known for. Northern Nigeria, West Africa. ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville
Located in Leuven, BE
Rare and beautiful antique Teke powerful statue RD Congo in Cubist style (see pictures). Situated DR Congo / Congo Brazzaville Malebo Pool area Central Africa Height: 31cm Early 20th...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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Slit Drum For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slit drum for your home. Each slit drum for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slit drum, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A slit drum, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Slit Drum?

Prices for a slit drum start at $500 and top out at $3,950 with the average selling for $922.