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Object type
grave sculpture
Materials
rocks > steatite
Legend
The drummer is one of the main themes in the stone memorial statues of Lower Congo. The drum was played to announce major events, such as the arrival of an important chief in the village.
Place of collecting
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture
Mboma
Acquisition related person
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963), as seller
Date of acquisition
1953-06-08
Dimensions
37,5 cm
Inventory number
EO.1953.32.34
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