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Object Number 2004.24.26849
Display Title Double-headed drum
Descriptions
Subject
  • Drum
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Irian Jaya
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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