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Artifacts - New
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Name |
FRICTION DRUM unique |
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Background / Origin |
FRICTION DRUM, found in Zaire (D.R.C.) |
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Description |
This very old, unique in the world collectors piece was
played for many years at initiation ceremonies When boys
were initiated into the state of manhood In former times
was (and possibly even now secretly is) associated with
HUMAN SACRIFICE - - curator of Anthropology at the
American Museum of Natural History – read – Art in
Central Africa edited by Enid Schildkrout and Curtis
Keim. |
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Reference Number |
47/165-28 |
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Height |
-600mm |
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Price |
- all offers considered |
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