Yaka. <em>Slit-Drum Hunting Charm (N-kookwa Ngoombu)</em>, 19th century. Wood, iron, seedpods, fiber, horn, fur, glass, beads, organic material, 12 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. (31 x 7 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1461. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1461_PS2.jpg)

Slit-Drum Hunting Charm (N-kookwa Ngoombu)

Artist:YakaZongo

Medium: Wood, iron, seedpods, fiber, horn, fur, glass, beads, organic material

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Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 12 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. (31 x 7 x 5.1 cm)

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Accession Number: 22.1461

Image: 22.1461_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Hardwood figure in shape of a slit gong surmounted by a head. Hung with heavy wire and rope necklaces, on which are old European keys and padlock, bird beaks, seed pods and other material. Medicine packed in top of tri-crested headdress and slit in front of body. "Slit-drum".

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