Artifact Number:
 08001

Object:
Drum


Material:
 WOOD, CORDAGE, SKIN

Dimensions:
 40 x 40 x 71 cm

Origin:
 Marquesas, Polynesia

Comments:
 SEPTEMBER, 1980. Large wooden (Cordia subcordata) drum with intricate coconut sennit lashing. Hollowed out at both ends with bullock hide stretched over one end to replace worn out shark skin. With the exception of the hide, drum is very ancient.



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