Artifact Number:
 C.00494

Object:
Drum
Pa'u

Material:
 CORDAGE, SKIN, WOOD

Dimensions:
 110.0 x 37.0 x 13.0 cm.

Origin:
 Manihiki, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 Pa'u is made from a coconut( Coco nuciferis) tree trunk. Coconut lashing is also used to attach the skin top. Used during drum dances



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