Three-legged drum. Cylindrical body, tapering in slightly toward a raised band horizontal around the drum. The base has three feet. The animal hide with fur is stretched across the end and fits over sticks inserted in the wood. A thin band of animal skin is woven around the wood pegs in a zigzag pattern to hold the skin in place.

• History Of Use

  Ìpèsè (three-legged drum) used during Ifá, a divination ceremony. The drum is representative of the invisible Àyàn deity, because drums are made out of trees that behave in human ways, so it is dignified in human terms. The Yoruba people believe it has kindred spirits, which they honor through drum playing.

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• Type of Item drum
• Culture West African
• Material wood, skin, stain
• Measurements height 45.3 cm, diameter 30.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
• Received from Iris Lieber

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• Made in West Africa

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• Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
• Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3326/0025