Chamba, Nigeria and Grassland region, NW Cameroon, mid 20th century. Beautiful slotted drum in dense wood, anthropomorphic and polychrome. The face is minimalist, the neck surrounded by copper wire. Traces of use on the lips of the drum. In addition to its function as a community group, this drum was used to transmit messages, It also accompanies dances and festivities. Beautiful patina from use. Length: 75 cm Diameter: 19.5 cm Bibliography: Musique nègre, Dr Stephen Chauvet. Société d'éditions géographiques maritimes et coloniales, Paris, 1929.