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Maître Christophe HERBELIN
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Standing drummer, wearing ritual sandals.
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196
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Standing drummer, wearing ritual sandals.
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
Standing drummer, wearing ritual sandals.
Wood, original brown patina, signs of wear, faint traces of indigo pigments, small chips on the soles of the feet.
Yoruba, Nigeria.
Height: 35 cm – Width: 15 cm
In Yoruba society, the drum serves a purpose beyond mere music: some instruments reproduce the inflections of the language and are true ‘talking drums’. Drummers take part in ceremonies, festivals and events related to power – in particular, they may rhythmically recite the names and praises of rulers.
Expert: Mr Serge REYNES
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10/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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