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'Kundu' drum from Gairen Village, Huon Gulf, New Guinea (Wain people).

Wooden 'hourglass' shape; crocodile leather drum skin held taut with split bamboo cane.

Accession number: 1989.59 Last Update: 25 Jun 2026
Other Name

'Kundu' drum from Gairen Village, Huon Gulf, New Guinea (Wain people) (descriptive name)

Accession Number

1989.59

Accession Date

14 Apr 1989

Other Id

53136 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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