West Papua. Wood. 70 cm. 19th century. The broad, three dimensional 'birdbeaks' are seen on the earliest known drums from the Asmat region. Fine indigenous repairs show the intense use and prestige of this ceremonial drum. (VJ) Provenance: Private collection.
West Papua. Wood. 70 cm. 19th century. The broad, three dimensional 'birdbeaks' are seen on the earliest known drums from the Asmat region. Fine indigenous repairs show the intense use and prestige of this ceremonial drum. (VJ) Provenance: Private collection.
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