It is rare that a drum is at once a musical instrument and a sculpture. 

Slit drums like this Nedungu slit drums would have been center pieces of Mangbetu chiefs orchestras. 

This drum is made to be suspended from the drummers shoulder by a strap, passing through the side handles. Drummer would strike it with wooden mallet, covered with rubber.

In order to communicate with their comrades, military expeditions retained groups of musicians who used such drums. They were made in all kinds of sizes. The value of a drum was in its tonal quality as well as the symmetry of its lines and beauty of its shape. 

This drum is decorated with outlines of human figures and brass tacks. 

Stand is being made for this drum $120+Shipping 

Drum + Stand + shipping = 

$510 +$120 + $80 + $50 =760

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Product Details:

• Size: 30" x 18" x 4"
• Shipping: $130.00
• Material: Wood
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