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Monumental Carved Wooden Drum From Cameroon, Africa

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Monumental Carved Wooden Drum From Cameroon, Africa

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Description

This is an amazing carved wooden drum with intricate chain link like twisted designs carved throughout the entire drum in a perfect and mesmerizing design. The Drum has an old goat skin stretched across the top and pegged with wooden dowels to secure the drum head. The drum is quite tall and measures 43 inches tall x 13 inches wide.

Condition

fair, well worn

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Monumental Carved Wooden Drum From Cameroon, Africa

Name: Monumental Carved Wooden Drum From Cameroon, Africa
SKU: 69939124
Price: 380 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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Starting Price $50

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