Late 19th Century Central African Slit Drum (Ngoma) – Carved Single Log, Congo Basin Industrial A refined Edwardian table-top display

A refined Edwardian table-top display cabinet in mahogany

Warm colours

57cm x 26cm

An unusual shape and design with extremely ornate frame

Loch Carabhat

Late 19th Century Central African Slit Drum (Ngoma) – Carved Single Log, Congo Basin Industrial A refined Edwardian table-top displayLate 19th century Central African slit drum (Ngoma), carved from a single solid hardwood trunk section. Originating from the Congo Basin region, this substantial example measures approximately 102cm wide, 60cm high, and 31cm deep, weighing approximately 25kg. The drum is hollowed internally and features a hand carved slit opening across the top, with integrally carved suspension lug and irregular hand bored hole. The surface shows consistent age