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19th Century Algerian Polychrome and Gold Decorated Terracotta Darbuka Drum
$3,160.60
£2,295
€2,684.50
CA$4,323.55
A$4,705.35
CHF 2,494.30
MX$56,608.91
NOK 31,635.73
SEK 28,944.48
DKK 20,055.29
About the Item
Stunning late 18th / early 19th century Algerian Darbuka drum, hand crafted in terracotta and adorned with incredible Islamic and Algerian decoration in golds and polychrome colours. Small areas of cracking to the terracotta under the base. The Darbuka origins trace back to three percussion instruments played in the Arab world during the Middle Ages: Darij, Kuba and Kabar.
Many iconographic elements testify to the existence of these instrument in ancient Egypt, from the Middle Kingdom, as well as Babylon, with "drums to drink" (approx 1100 BC), and even in Sumerian cultures.
The Mesopotamian, Anatolian and central Asian civilizations also played similar instruments.
Drums with its current goblet shape have also been found in Spain, a legacy of the Al Andalus period, during which the southern region of the country was ruled by Muslims from 711 to 1492.
Traditionally, the body of the Darbuka was made from materials like clay, wood or occasionally, metal, and the head was made from fish skin or goat skin stretched over the top rim.
Time worn and centuries old patina, sublime.
Height 40 cm x Width 22 cm
Opening at top 13 cm
Base 17 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Style:Islamic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. small areas of cracking to the terracotta under the base.
- Seller Location:Hastings, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: algerian drum1stDibs: LU3311345488532
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