Model

Drum

57-15-24

From: New Britain | West Nakanai | Rapuri

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 57-15-24
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lakalai
Provenience New Britain | West Nakanai | Rapuri
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber | Pigment
Description

Small wood model drum, carved and painted blue and white with small amounts of red, orange, and green. In an hourglass shape, with a handle in the middle with fiber attached for hanging. Hollow on each end and blackened inside, but not hollow all the way through.

Height 25 cm
Width 6 cm
Outside Diameter 5.5 cm
Credit Line New Britain Expedition, Charles A. Valentine, 1957

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