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Important African, Oceanic and American Tribal Art

October 23, 2010

Lot: 136Lot: 138

A fine Yaka diviner's slit drum; Yaka, D.R. Congo.
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A fine Yaka diviner's slit drum; Yaka, D.R. Congo.		LOT 137

A fine Yaka diviner's slit drum; Yaka, D.R. Congo.



Estimate: $600.00 - $900.00
Realized: $300

A fine Yaka diviner's slit drum; Yaka, D.R. Congo. Finely carved with a delicate classical Yaka head atop the open tubular body. Fine patination from long use.
Provenance: L. Mooney, Director Catholic Aid Agencies Zaire c.1950-1960's; Ken Adelman, former director USAID Zaire, c.1975 and former assistant US Ambassdor to the UN; David Gelbard, NY. H. 17 7/8"