Photographs © Tim Hamill
YORUBA, DRUM 3, 42", $10,000 Nigeria
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as
musical instruments and as works of sculpture significant in many ceremonial
functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of
messages.
This drum has been appraised as being of the highest caliber in terms of
age and use.
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