Artifact Number:
 2002.065.001

Object:
DRUM, HULA
Pahu

Material:
 Skin (cow), plant (wood, fiber, cotton)

Dimensions:
 95.0 x 43.0 cm.

Origin:
 Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Contemporary Hawaiian drum made by Rocky Kaiouliokahihikoloeha Jensen. The drum has a black support including two human figures with white shell eyes. The donor purchased the drum after seeing it in a contemporary Hawaiian artists exhibition at Bishop Museum in 1991. He recalls the purchase price being $5000.



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