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Object type

statue

Materials

wood, pigment

Legend

This drummer was certainly part of a kikaku. The drum was an important instrument for the musical accompaniment of the mukanda ceremonies. It was also beaten to cover the cries of the young males during circumcision.

Place of collecting

Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango

Culture

Nkanu

Acquisition related person

Alphonse-François-Edouard Cabra (°1862 - †1932), as donor

Date of acquisition

1903-05-12

Dimensions

71,5 cm x 33 cm x 31,5 cm

Inventory number

EO.0.0.200-5




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