A Sudenese copper drum, circa 1870

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A Sudenese copper drum, circa 1870
Of semi-spherical form, the hide membrane retained with wooden pegs, the beaten body with inscription to the side on a carved mahogany tripod stand with stylised cloven feet
24in. (61cm.) diameter, 37in. (94cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The inscription translates as Malik al-Said Muhammad Ahmad al-sheikh Idris 1302, 1302 equates to about 1884/5 AD.

The drum by repute captured in a punitive raid mounted by Lord Kitchener to avenge the murder and defeat of Gordon of Khartoum by the Mahdi in January 1885.

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