Venda, Ngoma (court drum)
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 11, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0116 |
| Estimate | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| Opening bid | $1,200 |
| Auction | Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Wright |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
Venda Ngoma (court drum) South Africa, 1985 carved wood, hide 21 h x 33 dia in (53 x 84 cm) Royal court drums such as the present lot were used in important communal ceremonies, including
