59 results for "slit drums" between $10.00 and $900.00

Despite its appearance and nice carving on the figure and lower head, this Yaka shutter shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold. Both noses look normal but have had the tips broken off.

7" x 20", rosewood, 3 slots, different slots create different tones. Includes wooden beaters. Made in Pakistan.

Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages.

Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages.

This is a group image. This product selection is for an four tongue drum only.

This large slit drum shows little use or age and was probably made to be sold.

Slit drums, with hollow chambers and long narrow openings that resonate when struck, often take a human or animal form in which the drum becomes the body. Several vertical examples from the Dan people show the creativity and power they put into functional objects.

Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, rituals, story-telling and communication of messages.

Slit drums, with hollow chambers and long narrow openings that resonate when struck, often take a human or animal form in which the drum becomes the body. In this Fang piece, the figure, similar to a reliquary guardian, sits on top of the slit gong area. It also includes a serrated area, which, when played, would be rubbed with a stick.

Despite its appearance this Tabwa slit drum shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold. It has some small cracks and minor loss of wood at the base and on the back of the head.

Slit drums, with hollow chambers and long narrow openings that resonate when struck, often take a human or animal form in which the drum becomes the body. Several vertical examples from the Dan people show the creativity and power they put into functional objects.

Solid wood tone drum with 3 tongues produces warm and appealing rhythms. Playing it is easy and enjoyable. You can use the rubber mallet to lightly strike the tongues or play the drum with your fingers. Around for hundreds of years initially they were played for story-telling and communication rhythms. The slit/tone drum is one of the world's oldest instruments. Slit drums have been a part of African, Asian, and South American cultures for hundreds of years. In the beginning they were used for story...

Features:Solid wood tone drum with 3 tongues produces warm and appealing rhythms. Playing it is easy and enjoyable. You can use the rubber mallet to lightly strike the tongues or play the drum with your fingers. Around for hundreds of years initially they were played for story-telling and communication rhythms. The slit/tone drum is one of the world's oldest instruments. Slit drums have been a part of African, Asian, and South American cultures for hundreds of years. In the beginning they were used...

Slit drums such as this are used, along with other instruments, to accompany dancing and to announce the arrival of dignitaries to the village. This particular one shows clear signs of extensive use, giving it a great deal of visual interest.

Overall Condition: Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.

Slit drums, with hollow chambers and long narrow openings that resonate when struck, often take a human or animal form in which the drum becomes the body.

ArtBin Yarn Drums are a knitters dream come true. Finally a tote which can hold yarn, needles, and accessories that you can take along while you're on-the-go! These are certainly not your Grandma's totes. Pink- Canvas-like tote can hold up to 8 standard sized skeins of yarn, which can be easily accessed through the slits in the lid. Tote has a zippered lid, a mesh pocket on the outside, a small zippered accessory pouch on the shoulder strap, and a textured PVC base to keep contents dry on wet surfaces...