Photographs © Tim Hamill
YAKA, DRUM 6, 31.5", $600, SOLD, Dem. Rep. of Congo
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, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages. Bamileke drums, embellished with low relief carving of figures, animals and objects show the creativity and power the Bamileke put into functional objects.
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