Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument commonly carved from a single block of wood.
Wood
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
Wood
20th Century Wooden African Slit Drum/Gong, Object d'Art, Cameroon
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th Century African Wooden Slit Drum, Cameroon, Object d'Art, Tribal This piece is an authentic slit drum / slit gong - drums/gongs of this ilk are not reproduced for tourists and...
Wood
$950
H 13.5 in W 2.63 in D 2.75 in
Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Worn Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early classic Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker.
Wood
$1,600
H 11.03 in W 37.01 in D 7.88 in
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 hardwood, shaped in the form of a mythical horse—its sinuous body and expressive head r...
Hardwood
Slit Drum, based
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu are known for their highly developed art and music, of which this nedungu or slit drum/gong is a fine example. The drum, carved from a single piece of wood, has a hollow...
Silver
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.
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.
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.
African Slit Drum
Located in New York, NY
19th Century African Slit drum - with 2 mallets
Wood
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.
Wood
Slit Drum from Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Below the stylized “face,” the drum is formed by a long central slit to allow the hollow interior to reverberate sound.
Wood
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H 10.75 in W 2.6 in D 2.75 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 drum with Classic Yaka face, with original wood striker which has smaller face at on...
Wood
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H 22.84 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in
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 to its four strings.
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
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Wood