An antique early 20th century finely hand carved African wooden statuette of the Mbala ethnic group depicting a drummer. The figure has a hat on his head, he holds the instrument between his legs to play it. It is made of dark hardwood. The piece is mounted on a wooden stand. The stylistic influence of the southern Congo can be traced in Mbala art, which is explained by the geographical origin of this ethnic group from Angola. African Tribal Art And Carvings For Collectors.