Bidspirit auction | Figure of a Drummer, Hemba

Figure of a Drummer, Hemba People, Congo/Zaire - African Tribal Art: Hemba People, Congo/Zaire: Male Figure of a Drummer. Carved wood figure with a dark, smooth patina. On the head is a stylized feather headdress, and the open mouth (with protruding tongue) gives the appearance of singing. A slit-drum is suspended on the figure's torso, supported by braided straps. The figure's neck is adorned with rings, and the muscular arms are marked with bands of jewelry. Each hand bears a mallet, striking the drum, and the knees are bent in a dance pose. Mid 20th century. Dimensions: 24/5H x 9W x 9D (inches) Provenance: Private collection. NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/bCW45c3kfpg