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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
Städtische Museen Freiburg
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Cataloguing data

Object type
Trommel
Dimensions
Höhe: 790.0 mm, Durchmesser: 175.0 mm
Material/Technique
Wood
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
II/0066

Provenance and sources

when
31.03.1901
who
Bangel, Rudolf - Sellers

where
New Guinea (location/origin)
Melanesia (location/origin)
Oceania (location/origin)
Papua New Guinea (location/origin)
Purari area (location/origin)

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