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Papua new Guinea April River Wood Hand Drum

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Papua new Guinea April River Wood Hand Drum

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Papua new Guinea April River Wood Hand Drum Carved Kundu Drum. The hourglass-shaped body carved with geometric shaped and border designs. There is remnants of lime powder white decoration and some red paint still remaining . With wood handle carved from a single piece of wood. Would have had a lizard skin cover. Age cracks to base, surface wear from use and loss of pigment. c 20th c . 24.5 " high X 7" D at widest base.

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Papua new Guinea April River Wood Hand Drum

Name: Papua new Guinea April River Wood Hand Drum
SKU: 135716317
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $225 - $350

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