Carved Wooden Pate Slit Drum

Purchased from ABC Carpet & Home.
This wooden pate (slit drum) are also called tokere. When a tini ka'ara (drum ensemble) is being played, the sound of the pate forms part of the main rhythm or beat. When accompanying dance performances, the pate rhythms direct body and hand movements.
A pate is made by cutting a hardwood branch or tree trunk and removing the bark. A number of holes are drilled in a straight line, then the bits between them are chiselled out to form a long opening. The most important part of the process is working out how much wood should be hollowed out from the centre slit as this, along with the shape of the opening, determines how high or low the pitch of the drum will be.
Dimensions: 61"W x 10"D x 11"H
Condition: very good.

Home Decor, Other

18%

Lisa Kohl | (917) 400-0811 | lisa@clearinghouseestatesales.com

Pickup Details

Private Residence

Mamaroneck, NY 10543

When to Pickup

Saturday, 5/14, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Ask a Question

Report Item