Yaka Nkooku Ngoombu slit drum
Instruments and rites
This African drum is a piece of monoxyl wood whose body has been hollowed out to obtain a sound box. A typical yaka style head sits atop this trunk. This is a very classic typology in African Yaka art.
Traditional drums of this type are called nkooku ngoombu or nkoko ngombo. It was used by the Healer-Witch Doctor to summon and communicate with his protective spirits.
02022
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 45,5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- François C. Bazelaire, painter and sculptor, Bruxelles
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
You might also like
Instruments and rites
This African drum is a piece of monoxyl wood whose body has been hollowed out to obtain a sound box. A typical yaka style head sits atop this trunk. This is a very classic typology in African Yaka art.
Traditional drums of this type are called nkooku ngoombu or nkoko ngombo. It was used by the Healer-Witch Doctor to summon and communicate with his protective spirits.