Lot 138
  • 138

A Rare Fang Drum, Gabon

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

rising from a circular openwork base, the conical soundbody with geometric design in relief, on the top covered with goat hide (capra hircus); fine aged medium brown patina with red and white pigment.

Provenance

Sherwin Memel, Los Angeles

Condition

good condition overall; age cracks on bottom, areas of abrasion on the outside of the two circular horizontal elements; partial loss to the wooden strand holding the skin in place; fine aged medium brown patina with red and white pigment.
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Catalogue Note

For further information on Sherwin Memel see lot 102.