Bidspirit auction | A Painted Terracotta Side Drum

A Painted Terracotta Side Drum (Darbuka), Tunisian Diaspora, Late 19th–Early 20th Century - Crafted of fired terracotta with decorative incisions of scrolling foliage and vegetal motifs, including Hebrew-script inscriptions (likely in Judeo-Arabic). The drumhead is stretched with natural skin secured by a red tension cord. Likely made for use in a festive or communal celebration. Condition: For a full condition report, please email us at: office@alma.auction.