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Drum, Possibly of the "kundu" variety. Carved, incised and painted wood in red with and yellow and black decorative elements favouring repetitive triangle feature. Central handle with carved geometric decorative element s also protruding at the waist (one selection appear birdlike, certainly anaphoric). Crocodile skin membrane

Nama tāpiringa: 1976.180 Whakahounga o Mua: 4 Aug 2026
Ingoa Kē

Drum, from New Britain, Papua New Guinea (descriptive name)

Wāhi
Kokopo District/New Britain/Bismarck Archipelago/New Guinea (PRE 1975)
Accession Number

1976.180

Rā Tāpiringa

23 Nov 1976

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

47855 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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