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Drum

Drum with pointed opening at the bottom typical of the Papua Gulf region in New Guinea. This item has been very well preserved, even the braided tape for fixing the skin is still present. The drums were played at ceremonies, the carved decorations inlaid with chalk represent mythical or otherworldly beings.

Data Provider
Museen Freiburg Show original at data provider

Cataloguing data

Object type
Trommel
Dimensions
Height: 790.0 mm
Diameter: 175.0 mm
Material/Technique
Plant fibre, Monitor lizard skin, Wood
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
II/0066

Provenance and sources

  • Change of legal title:
    Purchase
    when
    31.03.1901
    who
    Bangel, Rudolf - Sellers
  • Change of physical control or legal title
    where
    New Guinea (location/origin)
    Melanesia (location/origin)
    Oceania (location/origin)
    Papua New Guinea (location/origin)
    Purari area (location/origin)
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Oceania

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