Silver Hippopotamus Furniture + ES Melfi Art
Swansea, MA
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Description
This is a beautiful drum table found across Africa, made from wood and animal hide. A fresh piece of glass … Read more This is a beautiful drum table found across Africa, made from wood and animal hide. A fresh piece of glass has been added to the top with a diameter of 29.5 inches. Hide drums served as ceremonial instruments in dance and rituals. The wood and animal skin create an incredible combination of texture and design. This piece is sure to add texture, interest and history into any space. See less
- Dimensions
- 27ʺW × 27ʺD × 18.75ʺH
- Table Shape
- Round
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Animal Skin
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- There is some wear to the animal skin on the top with a small indentation to the top surface of … moreThere is some wear to the animal skin on the top with a small indentation to the top surface of the table. This is minimized by the addition of the glass table top. There is some wear to the skins on the sides of the table. Some painting has been done to the side portion of the table to blend in with the animal skin color and texture. Please review all photos. less
Silver Hippopotamus Furniture + ES Melfi Art
Swansea, MA
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