Slit Drum

19th Century African Slit drum - with 2 mallets

A small Garamut slit drum from Papua New Guinea. Hand carved wood on stand. 35" Long.

Below the stylized “face,” the drum is formed by a long central slit to allow the hollow interior to reverberate sound.

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century Of trapezoidal shape, two loops at the end for attachments, native split repairs, weathered patina, with two beaters

African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC. A early 20th century, finely carved slit drum with Classic Yaka face, with original wood striker which has smaller face at on...

Old early classic Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker.

Unusually, this instrument overlaps in the same domain of slit drums and gongs, transferring those rhythms to its four strings.

Tribal carved hardwood instrument with slit or slot to provide resonance

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa Carved hardwood with metal repair Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a deep, op...

A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and old repair to one arm Mea...

A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl, made in Africa in the mid 20th century. Sculpted from a single solid piece of hardwood, the piece exhibits a beautiful, flared silhouette that m...

Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cru...

Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...

A magnificent, soulful and uncommon diminutive table or pedestal carved from a single block of richly toned African hardwood and having incised cris-cross patterning around the perim...

A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a cl...

Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h ...

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The androgynous figure wears layers of loose...

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was originally used for supporting the...

This is a 1970s Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Asian Modern cabinet. It is part of his Far East Collection. It cab work as gentleman’s cabinet or dry bar with it’s ample interior...

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

79221 Vintage Egyptian Kilim Tapestry Rug, 06'00 x 07'08. A magnificent canvas of expression, this handwoven vintage Egyptian tapestry is a testament to enduring artisanship and boun...

79103 Vintage Egyptian Kilim Tapestry Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. This exquisite handwoven wool Egyptian pictorial tapestry rug is a striking representation of traditional life and pastoral ...

This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroic amber-golden and green ...

Classic 1960/1970's wicker, rattan Emmanuelle, or Peacock chair, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light wear, normal and consistent with age.

A rare original Viennese Art Nouveau period beechwood child's cradle, attributed to Austrian furniture maker and interior designer J. & J. Kohn (Jacob & Josef Kohn Company). Exquis...

A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and mar...