AFRICAN DRUM
Yoruba Ritual Drum
From Nigeria West Africa
Bata drums originated about 500 years ago with the Yoruba people of Nigeria & Dahomey. The Cuban version was brought by Yoruba tribesmen who were brought to Cuba during the European Slave Trading. This particular drum is more than 100 years old and is all original but the goat skin rawhide top was probably replaced several times during its lifetime.
Drum measures 39"H, 22"W

Great old collectors item, one of a kind--SOLD

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