Sentani Humboldt Bay Drum
Sentani People, Humboldt Bay, West Papua
Height: 55 cm
Early 20th Century
Collected 1960
This percussion instrument originates from Lake Sentani, 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
