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Drum. skin head (not lizard or snake skin), three nails inserted in center of he
Drum. skin head (not lizard or snake skin), three nails inserted in center of he
Object Number 973-11-70/5266
Display Title Drum. skin head (not lizard or snake skin), three nails inserted in center of he
Descriptions
Object Description Drum. skin head (not lizard or snake skin), three nails inserted in center of head. One handle. Typpical Sepik River carving. Flange on either side carved in full relief. Blue and red paint highlights incised areas. Non-figurative pattern. 34" h. 6"
Inventory Description Drum, curvilinear and cutout carvings, loop handle, skin head, 3 studs, string
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Sepik River
Materials Wood, Animal skin, Paint, String
Dimensions Overall: 83.4 x 14.7 x 20.2 cm (32 13/16 x 5 13/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5266

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