FINGER DRUM, KATUNENIA, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea

Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. This is a well carved finger drum, hardwood with a curved handle and finely engraved designs upon its surface. Drums in the Trobriand Islands are used to accompany traditional singing and dancing. They are carved from wood generally in an hourglass shape and have stretched lizard skin around the head.

Size: 33 cm (length) 9 cm (width).

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