Humboldt Bay Drum

Humboldt Bay, West Papua

Height: 55 cm

Early 20th Century

Collected 1960

This percussion instrument originates from the Humboldt Bay region in West Papua. It dates to the early 20th century and has been collected in 1960,

The drum shows a beautiful aged patina and bears an old natural crack. It has been carefully restored with a new leather membrane.

This drum stands as a fine example of Papuan ritual percussion instruments.

€ 750

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