Need Help Identifying Tribal Drum?

Hi,

Am I correct in saying this is a Native American ceremonial drum made of a hollowed out log covered by stretched deer hide and fur? If so, any thoughts on the age and tribe?

Thank you!

 

the natives tan their skins.......and that size is not a real drum........just a tourist item......maybe from Africa.......or else where...

this would be 1st nations...

 

Dude
Ask yourself, how any one would drum with their hands on an object of that size. I say this because you are a new collector and looking to make money. I would consider whether and how someone would use the object you want to buy as part of your decision process. I am fairly new too, and am always looking for guidance. I hope you understand that this comment is kindly meant.
Kiko

 

African tourist item I believe

 

Most probably Zulu, South Africa, cowhide, for children or tourists.

https://www.adverts.ie/other-toys-games/african-zulu-drum-small/20568909

https://www.africancraftsmarket.com/products/african-drums/African-small-Zulu-drum.html

 

Thank you for your concern/ advice, Kiko. I did ask myself, and I understand how you would mention that from a logical pov. However, I have a few sets of bongos. Each individual drum is not much bigger. Also, I've seen children's tribal items that are smaller than what the adults use(d). Just wanted to make sure about that drum since, in my experience, pragmatic use does not always factor into collecting.

 

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And I think the answer was, "No, you are not correct."

This is not a Native American ceremonial drum, nor made from deer hide. (Except for the rare albino, deer do not have white fur.) It is a traditional style of African drum, made for the decorator trade or tourist market trade.

Usually made with twisted strings of goat skin, and with the hair still attached, this style is so closely associated with Africa, that the drums are usually sold simply as "African" rather than from a particular tribe or country. It's almost like they have become a universal symbol of "African" tribal art, although I have noticed that many are made in Kenya.

 

Thanks to you and to all for the info identifying it as an African tourist item. The following is innacurate, though: ". . . deer do not have white fur." North American Whitetail (hence the name) deer have white patches of fur in various areas, especially on their bellies, throats/necks, and the undersides of their tails.

 

well maybe ...but none of those parts are used to make skins for drums....

 

You're right, white tail deer do have white hair in places. But North American deer hair is longer, and much more coarse than what's on this drum.

It does, however, make great grasshopper flies for big, aggressive trout!

 

Catch and release of course. Which may also be true for most of the vintage items I temporarily come into possession of...

...but every once in a while, a keeper!

 

It does, however, make great grasshopper flies for big, aggressive trout!

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And "bucktails" for flounder and striper!

 

I've learned some things from this thread. Glad I checked it!