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A Very Old and Handsome Humboldt Bay Hand Drum

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A Very Old and Handsome Humboldt Bay Hand Drum

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Description

A rare and very old carved wooden Humboldt Bay hand drum with painted designs and animal skin membrane over the drum frame. Humboldt Bay, West New Guinea/Irian Jaya - Field collected by Todd Barlin, early 1980’s. The drum measures 14 x 5.75 inches.

Condition

Fair, minor stress fractures, still playable.

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A Very Old and Handsome Humboldt Bay Hand Drum

Name: A Very Old and Handsome Humboldt Bay Hand Drum
SKU: 80604210
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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