Description:

Papua New Guinea, Baimaru, ca. early 20th century CE. A wonderful kundu drum (hand drum) made from a hollowed out hardwood log with an elaborately carved and pigmented design at one end, a snake skin stretched over the top, and a fabric/cord handle. The small crocodile mouth and numerous faces are characteristic of kundu drums around Baimaru. Kundu drums are a popular musical instrument of New Guinea, and most men who participated in the traditional singsings owned a drum. To make this drum, a log was placed on hot coals positioned at the center of the log; the log was then strategically burnt and scraped out in the middle. Then the outer design was added. This example presents a masterful composition of Oceanic art with added red and cream pigment to contrast with the dark brown. Size: 28.75" H (73 cm)

Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985

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#147637

  • Condition: Age/pressure cracks down one side of the drum as shown. Age wear to strap and drum skin/covering. Slight losses to pigmentation but much remains and the design is still strong. Wonderfully rich patina to the wood.

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