Lot Essay
Cf. Perrois, 1976, p.116, for a similar drum in the Museum Lafaille, La Rochelle
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A FANG DRUM, mbè
Of cylindrical form, on three legs, a crocodile, a knife and forked geometric motifs carved in low relief, a carved collar at the top and another at the base, the hide membrane retained with rattan and wood pegs, some erosion, white painted inscription: MNAN 81-1-15
44in. (111.5cm.) high
Of cylindrical form, on three legs, a crocodile, a knife and forked geometric motifs carved in low relief, a carved collar at the top and another at the base, the hide membrane retained with rattan and wood pegs, some erosion, white painted inscription: MNAN 81-1-15
44in. (111.5cm.) high