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Sepik River Carved Kundu Drum, New Guinea
Sepik River Carved Kundu Drum, New Guinea
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Description
Kundu hand-carved wood drum, with intact tympanum, handle, and incised stylized faces on body with traces of pigment.
Sepik River Region, New Guinea.
Dimension: Length: 18 3/4 in.
Condition: good overall condition, wear consistent with age (view all photos for accuracy).
Provenance: private estate.
Condition
Good original age appropriate condition.
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