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Mimika Ancestor Drum

Southwestern Coast of New Guinea
Melanesia - Papua New Guinea

Wood / Skin /
ca. 1950's

Height: 55cm (22 inches)

The Mimika People live on the southwestern coast of New Guinea between the Vogelkop Peninsula (Jazirah Doberai) and Frederik Hendrik Island. This Mimika drum was used during tribal feasts.

 

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Catalog#: HWMC