Vintage Bali Tribal Figural Carved Wooden Fertility Slit Drum Red Painted 38”h

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Vintage Bali Tribal Figural Carved Wooden Fertility Slit Drum Red Painted 38”

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Vintage figural hand-carved wooden slit drum featuring … Read more Vintage Bali Tribal Figural Carved Wooden Fertility Slit Drum Red Painted 38”

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Vintage figural hand-carved wooden slit drum featuring a striking human figure with an expressive face, open mouth, painted details, and a tall, elongated body with a central slit. Finished in reddish-brown paint with contrasting dark decorative designs, the piece displays a distinctive traditional tribal aesthetic.

This unusual sculptural percussion instrument combines folk art, carving, and functional design, making it an eye-catching addition to a collection of ethnographic art, tribal artifacts, or primitive decorative objects.

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Origin: Described as Bali; exact origin and cultural attribution have not been independently verified
Material: Hand-carved wood
Technique: Carved and hand-painted
Style: Tribal / ethnographic / folk art
Form: Figural slit drum
Dimensions: Approximately 38” high x 8” diameter

Condition:
Vintage condition with visible cracks in the wood, areas of peeling and loss of paint, and surface wear consistent with age and use. Additional imperfections and signs of wear are present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

A distinctive vintage carved wooden figure with strong visual character, suitable for collectors of tribal art, folk art, and unusual decorative objects. See less