Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument
Category
20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Slit Drum
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
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
$1,450
H 13.5 in W 2.63 in D 2.75 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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Javanese hand-carved kentongan slit drum carving depicting mythical horse c.1920
$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
Category
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
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
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
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century South African Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
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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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hardwood Sumbanese Lutes with Anthropomorphic Figures, 20th Century
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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
Category
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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Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
$450 / set
H 10.04 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
$4,200
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
$850
H 12.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
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. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
$665Sale Price|30% Off
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
$1,296Sale Price|35% Off
H 17 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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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.
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