Antique African Drums
19th Century XXL Geometric African Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
Century XXL Geometric African Drum holds undeniable allure. Its unparalleled craftsmanship, rich history
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19th Century African Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
Decorative and Mid Century African Hand Made Wooden and Hide Tribal Drum, 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful handmade drum in painted wood and hide produced i Africa early 1900s / 20th
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Antique African Drums
Materials
Hide, Wood
H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Located in Culver City, CA
African Art collectors.
The drum is mounted on a removable square wood base
Kuba Kingdom, DRC, late 19th
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
"African Drummer, " Fabulous Cubist Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant example of early French cubist sculpture, this depiction of an African drummer, her
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
An Impressive Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Spelter Figures, After A. Waagen
By Max Arthur Waagen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
drum being held aloft, and the female figure shown cradling a harp on her shoulder, her hair flung back
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique African Drums
Materials
Spelter
H 33.75 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
"Ivory Coast Figures", Important Art Deco Sculptures for Eugène Printz Interior
By Jean Camus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
colonies established by their nations in West and Central Africa, culminating in the exposition colonial
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Drums
Materials
Plaster
H 23 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
French Orientalist Antique Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot of Shoeshine Boy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
stump with a broad grin on his face, presumably greeting pedestrians while trying to drum up some
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Early 20th Century French Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
H 13.13 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
Antique Bird Print of the Great Spotted Woodpecker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
have red markings on the neck or head. This species is found across Eurasia and parts of North Africa
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18th Century Antique African Drums
Materials
Paper
H 20.87 in W 14.57 in D 0 in
The Goddess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
participated in the drum festival exhibition (2018). He currently participated in talentila foundation art
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19th Century Contemporary Antique African Drums
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique African Drums
Materials
Brass
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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date.
The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Car...
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1890s French Antique African Drums
Materials
Marble
COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with circular eyes peering from...
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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique African Drums
Materials
Jade
Black Handmade Small Resin Pedestal Tray by Baron y Vicario
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A unique resin tray for keys, jewelry or just decor
This small resin tray has 2 pedestal feet and is a great way to store keys, jewelry, candles, or just show off as a decorative ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Antique African Drums
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Pre Columbian Maya Polychrome Pottery Bowl circa A.D. 550-950
Located in London, GB
Maya Poly-chrome painted pottery bowl
Guatemala/ central America late Classic period, circa A.D. 550-950,
A bowl of rounded bottom circular form, painted with a frieze of monkey...
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15th Century and Earlier Guatemalan Antique African Drums
Materials
Pottery
Art Deco Figurine Table Lamp Bronze Lady Sculpture, French, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a stunning figurine table lamp of a nude lady bronze Figurine sculpture made in France, circa 1930.
The figurine is heavy and made of bronze metal with good detail. It has...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth
Located in Norwich, GB
An elegant African sculpture from the West African Baoulé or Baule people, depicting a young woman wearing a loincloth. Smooth black lightly worn patina.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in
Vintage French Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections.
It is in very good condition for its age.
The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...
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1960s French Art Deco Antique African Drums
Materials
Plaster
Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original applied patina.
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
Princess Yenenga Of Ouagadougou On Horseback - Cast Bronze West African Figure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Princess Yenenga, founder of the Mossi Empire, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bronze West African sculpture from the late 20th century
This is a contemporary piece, not historical ...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
No Reserve
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Art Deco Figure , Lady Playing with a Cat C. 1920s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A lovely art deco sculpture, depicting a young lady playing with her cat. Cast in cold painted spelter, mounted on marble and onyx base. All in very good, vintage condition.
Attribu...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Drums
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Maya Redware Turtle Bowl, c. 600-900 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Exhibiting a rich patina, this petite redware bowl is attributed to Maya culture and shows many telltale signs of Pre-Columbian pottery. Speckled with imperfections, the vessel's war...
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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique African Drums
Materials
Ceramic
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
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, ritual...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
West African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An organic wooden hand carved sculpture / drum in solid wood from West Africa in the 1950-1960s.
A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condition with some signs from age and use.
T...
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20th Century African Organic Modern Antique African Drums
Materials
Cowhide, Wood, Teak
Fine Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Phoenix Meiping Vase Stand Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese blue and white Meiping vase is not only a masterful example of ceramic artistry but also a tribute to traditional craftsmanship. Meticulously hand-painted and exceptiona...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Antique African Drums
Materials
Porcelain
"Fertility" African Wood Sculpture by the Lobi People
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carved wood figure by West African Lobi People.
"The Lobi People live in a vast geographical area that stretches from Burkina Fasso, to the Ivory Coast and into Ghana. Lobi bateba f...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
Ancient Stone Statue, West Africa possibly Sierra Leone
Located in Leuven , BE
These sculptures are considered manifestations of their deceased ancestors and are placed in ancestor shrines.
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20th Century Sierra Leonean Antique African Drums
Materials
Terracotta
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African Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African drum, from the Belgian Congo.
Very beautiful object, made out of leather and wood.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Drums
Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful very rare antique talking drum made by a tribe living in the border region of Southern Senegal
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Early 1900s Guinean Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Hide, Wood
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments
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19th Century Guinean Folk Art Antique African Drums
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments
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19th Century Guinean Folk Art Antique African Drums
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments
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19th Century Guinean Folk Art Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
Kuba Drum Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Tribal Art
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary Kuba Drum figure was exhibited at the Rutgers University Art Gallery in 1980
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Late 19th Century Antique African Drums
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prolific tribes of Sub-Saharan Africa. They are centred in southwestern Nigeria, with a significant
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
African Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
An African small wood drum pedestal or small table.
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19th Century South African Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood, Leather
African Slit Drum
Located in New York, NY
19th Century African Slit drum - with 2 mallets
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19th Century South African Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
Antique African Hand Drum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a stunning object, an antique African leather and wood hand drum decorated in brass nail
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Brass
Antique African Wooden Drum
Located in High Point, NC
A rare authentic vintage wooden drum from the cradle of civilization, circa 1900. You can hear the
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Early 1900s African Rustic Antique African Drums
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC.
A early 20th century, finely carved slit
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
H 10.75 in W 2.6 in D 2.75 in
Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian cast bronze rain drum with the traditional intricate detailing and patterns carved all around
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19th Century Asian Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
Outdoor Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Cast bronze rain drum with the traditional intricate detailing and patterns carved all around
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19th Century Asian Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
Outdoor AsianThai Bronze Rain Drum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Cast bronze rain drum with the traditional intricate detailing and patterns carved all around
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19th Century Thai Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Asian Bronze Rain Drums with Glass top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast bronze rain drums with the traditional intricate detailing and patterns carved all around both
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19th Century Thai Tibetan Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
Dancing Bronze Shiva Nataraja
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wild as he moves through the 108 forms and movements. In his upper hand Nataraja holds a drum shaped
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique African Drums
Antique African Drum Table
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and unique African drum table. This piece is an actual working antique drum that
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique African Drums
Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum
A substantially carved Wooden Drum, the drum
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19th Century Folk Art Antique African Drums
Materials
Bog Wood
Antique Kenyan African Tribal Djembe Drum Side Table Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Could make a wonderful rich deep hued side table. From a Norwegian and then Kenya State Department Official's Estate in Bethesda MD.
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Primitive Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 17.75 in D 15.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Stool or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural African mahogany stool or side table with a beautiful half drum hand carved top. Great
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any number of colorful cushions, curtains, costumes
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1920s Modern Antique African Drums
Materials
Etching
H 13 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
overflowed with Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any
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1920s Abstract Impressionist Antique African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
Vegetables
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any number of colorful cushions, curtains, costumes
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1920s Modern Antique African Drums
Materials
Lithograph
Three Casta Paintings (Set of 3)
Located in New York, NY
a mixed-race female of Indian and African blood. Here the man carries a snare drum on his back and
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18th Century and Earlier Antique African Drums
Materials
Canvas, Oil
African Drum Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
An African drum coffee table with carved wood lattice work on the sides.
Great flat top is perfect
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Early 20th Century Central African Antique African Drums
Materials
Wood
Thai Rain Drum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
traditional Asian and African cultures, "Rain Drums are hung under a waterfall or just in the rain and amongst
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18th Century and Earlier Thai Antique African Drums
Materials
Bronze
West African METAL GONG
Located in Sarasota, FL
drums, beaters and clappers with one has "bubble bumps"in a design at the bottom (sitting on a stand 6 X
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19th Century Antique African Drums
Antique Mahogany Belfast Grandfather Clock by Cahoon Bros
Located in Antrim, GB
Fabulous antique Belfast Victorian
African mahogany drum head Longcase Clock
by Cahoon Bros
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1860s Northern Irish Victorian Antique African Drums
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique African Drums For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique African drums available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique African drums was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of antique African drums available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African drums bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique African Drums?
Prices for antique African drums can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique African drums begin at $500 and can go as high as $3,789, while the average can fetch as much as $973.
Questions About Antique African Drums
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What an African drum symbolizes depends on the culture that produced it. Some African tribes believe drums represent self-protection and a willingness to protect the tribe's leaders or royalty. Others associate them with interconnectedness because people often use drums as ways to communicate across great distances. On 1stDibs, find a selection of African drums.
- What is an African drum called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many kinds of African drums. A popular African drum is called the djembe (pronounced JEM-bay). It is one of the most versatile and widely used percussion instruments worldwide. It is a goblet-shaped drum that is known for its versatile sound. Find a huge variety of musical instruments on 1stDibs.
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