Yoruba Drum Iya Alu Painting

The most populous black nation are the Yoruba ethnic group. They traverse, Nigeria, west African countries and in the Americas in Cuba and so on. The drum here is called Iya Ilu ( the leading drum in a Yoruba musical ensemble) It is made of traditional woven cloth and bells including the sash which is slung over the shoulder. Shown is the sickle shape drum stick. There are different sizes and shapes of it, that depicts its seniority and musical output during a performance.