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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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