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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

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 beautiful sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand

Rare Gabonese African Harp
Located in New York, NY
A rare figurative harp from made by the Vuvi or Tsogo people of Gabon. It is an instrument traditionally played by young men and boys. These rare instruments are well known for their...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Musical Instruments

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Wood

Rare Gabonese African Harp
Rare Gabonese African Harp

Rare Gabonese African Harp

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