Aztec wood carving?

[Lonewanderer]

Hello all,
I found this wood carving for sale but I’m unsure to buy it unless I can determine its origin. I’m positive that it’s a palm tree (which is not native to here) and it looks fairly old. Does anyone know what it could be? Thanks for the help!

 

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[goldenwonderbear]

I think we could be of more help if you told us what the seller is asking. good luck................b

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I'm no expert, but it looks like an African wood drum.

 

[Jason in Enid]

It doesn't look like any aztec design I have ever seen. I agree its probably african

 

[Clay Diggins]

Not Aztec and not old. It's a Teponaztli Mexican wood slit drum. It looks like a contemporary piece.