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Humboldt Bay Drum

Humboldt Bay
Melanesia - Papua New Guinea

Wood, rattan, skin
Mid 1900's

Height: 18.5 inches

Drum from the Humboldt Bay Region. Handle in the shape of a bird. Body of drum is decorated with carved geometric motifs. The reptile skin tympanum is in good condition and is typically held in place by a tightly fitting rattan band.

 

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Catalog#: HWMC