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Antique African Drum

African Wooden Decorative Tribal Art Drum with Hide Rope Produced Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare African tribal wooden decorative drum with hide and rope produced in Africa early 1900s. In
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1920s Burkinabe Folk Art Antique African Drum

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Hide, Wood

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 Drum

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Wood

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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 Drum

Antique African Drum
African Drum
H 13.5 in Dm 8 in
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 Drum

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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 Drum

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 Drum

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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 Drum

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 Drum

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Wood, Leather

African Drum Table
African Drum Table
H 17 in Dm 10 in
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 Drum

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Wood

African Slit Drum
African Slit Drum
H 23 in W 53 in D 16.5 in
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 Drum

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique African Wooden Drum
Antique African Wooden Drum
H 14.1 in W 12.6 in D 10.2 in
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 Drum

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Wood

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 Drum

Antique African Drum Table
Antique African Drum Table
H 28.5 in W 37.88 in D 37.88 in
Traditional African Carved Wooden Hunting Drum
Located in Godshill, 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 Drum

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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 Drum

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Wood

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 Drum

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Wood

African Drum Coffee Table
African Drum Coffee Table
H 21.25 in Dm 38.5 in
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 Drum

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Brass

Antique African Hand Drum
Antique African Hand Drum
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
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 Drum

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Bronze

Thai Rain Drum
Thai Rain Drum
H 17 in Dm 23 in
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 Drum

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Mahogany

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Antique African Drum

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Danish Mid Century Wooden Rattan Stools in the style of Tony Paul, 1960s
By Tony Paul
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century wooden tripod wicker / rattan stools in the style of Tony Paul and most likely produced in Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition with matching pa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Drum

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Wicker, Elm

Ceramic Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic bird, it appears to be made of metal. The color is rusty brown with some black variations on top. The beak is orange with crackled finish and black dots. We like its look, it...
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20th Century Antique African Drum

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Clay

Ceramic Bird Sculpture
Ceramic Bird Sculpture
$495 Sale Price
26% Off
H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique African Drum

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Brass, Copper

Plaza Bed Queen Tufted Canopy and headboard, Black lacquer
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Boasting grand and spectacular dimensions, the flagship Plaza bed is a modern yet not overstated take on Classic four-post luxury. A focal point for any space, it is the pinnacle of ...
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2010s American Antique African Drum

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Round Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this aged teak wood round coffee table. Hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic wood. This coffee table was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Jap...
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2010s Organic Modern Antique African Drum

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Marc Bankowsky, Bronze and leather bench, France, 2006
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
A four legged piece in bronze and leather, perfect as a seat or an ottoman. Size and upholstery are customizable upon request. Marc studied at L’école Nationale Supérieure des Arts ...
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Early 2000s French Antique African Drum

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Bronze

French Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Root Side Sofa Table in Dark Elm, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French large sculptural mid century brutaliste wooden root side coffee table in dark stained elm produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 45 cm / ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique African Drum

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Elm

Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare wooden sculptural side occasional table in pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1940s. In good original condition. Stable. Dim...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Drum

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Pine

The Jaipur Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
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2010s Antique African Drum

Materials

Upholstery

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$10,638
H 36.23 in W 102.37 in D 33.47 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique wooden bowl dating from the 1910s–1940s. Once used in daily life as a functional folk craft, the piece is hand-carved from a solid block of wood—its exact species ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique African Drum

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Wood

Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cameo Glass Elephant Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1925 This monumental Art Nouveau vase is one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm. Showcasing Gallé’s mast...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique African Drum

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Glass

Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase
Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase
$98,500
H 15.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Antique African Drum

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Brass

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Rocking Chairs in Pine Wood by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" rocking chairs in pine wood produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s. In good original and matching condition. Dimensions: H: 82 cm /...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Drum

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Pine

Swedish Mid Century Wooden Cabin Coffee Sofa Table in Solid Pine Produced, 1930s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative rustic Swedish wooden coffee sofa table in solid stained pine produced by anonymous designer in the style of Roland Wilhelmsson / Sven Larsson around 1930s. In go...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Drum

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Pine

Pair of Danish Mid Century Wooden Armchairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century "Razor Blade" wooden high back sculptural armchairs in oak by Henning Kjærnulf produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbler Denmark, 1950s. In good original conditi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Drum

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Oak

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Antique African Drum For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique African drum you’re looking for. An antique African drum — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique African drum you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique African drum, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique African Drum?

The average selling price for an antique African drum at 1stDibs is $973, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $3,789 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique African Drum
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There 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.