Lot # 16 - African Hand-Carved Wood Drummer Figure-Hardwood

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 7:17:00 PM
Current bid:

$39.00

Highest bidder:

jta

Auction has ended

Description :

This carved wood drummer figure likely originates from East or West Africa, with stylistic elements pointing toward regions such as Mali, Senegal, or Ghana. The beaded necklace and facial carving are consistent with traditional ceremonial art from these areas.

  • Function: Such statues often represent ceremonial drummers, who play key roles in rituals, storytelling, and community gatherings. Drums in African culture are not just musical instruments—they’re used for communication, initiation rites, and spiritual ceremonies.

  • Craftsmanship: The figure is carved from dense tropical hardwood, possibly ebony or neem, and reflects hand-carving traditions passed down through generations. The circular hair motif and facial pendant are symbolic elements often seen in tribal carvings.

  • Stylistic Notes:

    • The beaded necklace with a carved face pendant may indicate ancestral reverence or protective symbolism.

    • The drum posture is common in carvings meant to honor musicians or spiritual intermediaries.



  • Dimensions : 34 in H

    Auction History

    Highest bidder is jta

    Date Bid User
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:43 PM $39.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:43 PM $38.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:35 PM $37.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:35 PM $36.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:27 PM $35.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:27 PM $34.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:20 PM $33.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:20 PM $32.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:07 PM $31.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 7:14:07 PM $30.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 7:13:59 PM $29.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 7:13:59 PM $28.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 6:50:06 PM $27.00 jta
    09-Dec-2025 5:00:08 PM $26.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 4:59:57 PM $25.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 4:59:57 PM $25.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 4:54:24 PM $24.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 4:38:31 PM $23.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 4:37:52 PM $22.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 4:37:52 PM $21.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 4:37:42 PM $20.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 4:37:42 PM $19.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 4:37:31 PM $18.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 4:37:31 PM $17.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 1:07:08 PM $15.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:57 AM $14.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:42 AM $13.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:42 AM $12.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:19 AM $11.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:19 AM $10.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:02 AM $9.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 8:54:02 AM $8.00 Sunnygirl
    09-Dec-2025 7:59:34 AM $7.00 Dakiam
    09-Dec-2025 7:59:34 AM $6.00 Jillian V
    03-Dec-2025 7:49:09 PM $5.00 Dakiam

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