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What does the African drum symbolize?
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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.
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19th Century XXL Geometric African Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
Century XXL Geometric African Drum holds undeniable allure. Its unparalleled craftsmanship, rich history
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Iron
African Drum Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful African carved drum shaped side table with carved edges around table top.
Interesting
Category
Vintage 1950s African Side Tables
Materials
Wood
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
these gourds a wonderfully deep and rich patina.
These are most likely Giant African Drum Gourds, a
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
20th Century African Ceremonial Drum
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large, hand-crafted African ceremonial drum sculpted from a single piece of indigenous wood. It
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
