Papua New Guinea

Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea

Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea

Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea

An old and well used Abelam Tumbuna Ceremonial drum, North Eastern Papua New Guinea. Of classic form where the base seems a bit larger than the top and with a well handled and weathered surface patina, painted with mineral pigments and a black like tar to adhere the drum head and likely seal fractures, the entire drum was carved from a single hollowed out log.

This is a rare old example with considerable age and use. The drum measures 33 inches tall x 7 inches wide.


Antique Abelam Tumbuna Drum, Papua New Guinea