Rare Tribal Namibian Hippo Drum

Tribal Hippo Drum from Southern Africa, mimics the sound of an hippo
This drum was carved out of a single piece of wood. It is a unique instrument that was used to produce a sound of a Hippo. Allegedly to hunt Hippos .
Also used in ceremonial song and dance.

Provernance Egon Guenther Collection

📹 Hippo sound-making African instrument (video)

➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b828UBvQ4qw 

Dimensions
Diameter 160mm
Height 405mm
Weight 1,95 Kg