25th May, 2016 10:00

European & Asian Works of Art

 
Lot 207
 

207

~A RITUAL SKULL DRUM (DAMARU)

~A RITUAL SKULL DRUM (DAMARU), TIBET, 19TH CENTURY the twin skulls joined at the apex, each stretched with vellum, the sides decorated with repousse copper mounts with turquoise and coral inlay, cotton and velvet tassel 18 x 14 x 12.5cm Provenance: The collection of Robin Wigington (1932-2002).

Sold for £550


 

~A RITUAL SKULL DRUM (DAMARU), TIBET, 19TH CENTURY the twin skulls joined at the apex, each stretched with vellum, the sides decorated with repousse copper mounts with turquoise and coral inlay, cotton and velvet tassel 18 x 14 x 12.5cm Provenance: The collection of Robin Wigington (1932-2002).