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Description : Lele or Kuba, D.R. Congo, H: 42Of classical form, the large elegant drum with a stylized face to one side and a turtle to the other. Geometric patterns to the base and upper register. Overall, fine patina.Comments: Drums of the Lele are at once recognizable by their elongated shapes and intricate surface design. As in the case of this example, many bear large mask-like faces carved in high relief on the upper portion. Though the mask faces clearly resemble the masks of the Lele themselves, it is not surprising that such drums can often be seen in use among the neighboring Kuba, who trade carved wooden cups and pipes extensively with the Lele.
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About the lot N° 269
Title : A Lele Or Kuba Drum
Size : H: 42
Provenance : - Zollman Collection, IND - Gelbard collection, NY
Literature : Remnants of Ritual: Selections from the Gelbard collection of African Art (2003) Bourgeois & Rodolitz, Pg. 39, Fig. 88
The Cobbs, auctioneer, Peterborough, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Sale date : 02 Nov 2013 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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