CONGOLESE YAKA SLIT DRUMS. Two Yaka slit drums, traditional musical instruments from the Yaka people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These drums are carved from wood and feature a hollow chamber with a long, narrow opening (the "slit") that resonates when struck. They often take the form of a human or animal figure, with the drum's body serving as the figure's torso. - Height:. Estimate $70-100
