One group of Chokwe lived on the left bank of the Kasai river and the other in the area surrounding Dilolo. These Mikupela hour glass drums are from the Dilolo area, Lualaba district, Katanga Province. The mukupela drum was used in the past on royal occasions, e.g. for announcing wars. Nowadays it is a dance drum played sitting down. They are buzzing drums with a mirliton, played both ends. One side deep (has wax), the other higher. See article by Marie-Louise Bastin, Musical instruments, songs and dances of the chokwe, in journal, African music, vol 7. no.2, 1992.
Image Number: APN147667

APN147667

Description: One group of Chokwe lived on the left bank of the Kasai river and the other in the area surrounding Dilolo. These Mikupela hour glass drums are from the Dilolo area, Lualaba district, Katanga Province. The mukupela drum was used in the past on royal occasions, e.g. for announcing wars. Nowadays it is a dance drum played sitting down. They are buzzing drums with a mirliton, played both ends. One side deep (has wax), the other higher. See article by Marie-Louise Bastin, Musical instruments, songs and dances of the chokwe, in journal, African music, vol 7. no.2, 1992. Sublocation: Dilolo Province or State: Katanga Province Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Creator: ILAM Archive Credit Notice: International Library of African Music / Rhodes University / african.pictures Pixel Dimensions X: 4894 Pixel Dimensions Y: 3655 Keywords: Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter