Does anyone know what this is? Sinew or gut handle. Native American?

[briangg57]

[all_fakes · Accepted solution]

Not Native American; it is a beater for a talking drum, as used in Nigeria, though such drums are used all around the world.

[briangg57]

Thank you so much. I've had this for a year and everytime I go through the draw, it drove me crazy! I was hoping it would be worth selling but My guess is it isn't.