Dogon Drum, Four-Legged with Figures,African Start Price USD 295.00 Current Price USD 295.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Dogon Drum, Four-Legged with Figures,African' Description Title: Dogon Drum, Four-Legged with Figures,African Type of Object: DrumEthnic Group: DogonCountry of Origin: MaliMaterials: Wood, animal skinApproximate Age: Second half 20th centuryDimensions: 38 X 14 inchOverall Condition: Good Damage, Repair: NoneAdditional Information: A wooden drum nicely decorated with motifs and figures in relief. The drumhead is covered with an animal skin secured by wooden pegs. This drum is exceptionally supported by four legs. Each leg is ornamented with a standing human figure with raised arms in the position known as a "Tellem posture" commonly found in the arts of the Dogon people of Mali. The body's drum shows figures in various position. They depict peoples in their daily life activities (women preparing food, farmers with adz and in action). A lizard, a hen, and a tree recalling an ordinary village landscape in the Badiangara cliffs. Geometric motifs enhance the aesthetic of this interesting Drum.Elaborate drums such as this were played during during important ceremonies, popular festivals, at funerals and wedding, and during other social gatherings to entertain the audience. The implication of drums in religion is that the sound produced by drums help communicate with the other world and appease the spirits of other world. The representation of the figures Nommo in this drum also facilitate this connection between the living world and the world of spirits and ancestors. This is an impressive drum that could become a centerpoint of any serious collection.I have examined this figure and agree with descriptionNiangi Batulukisi, Ph.D. **039744** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!