Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River

Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River
Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River
Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River
Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River
Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River
Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River

Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River
This is beautiful Vintage Detailed Painted Wood Carving that was created to use as a Garamut Drum Beater from the April River, Upper Sepik River Region of Papua New Guinea. The people of the Sepik area understand the drum's sound as its voice. This voice can carry long distances to announce meetings, call individuals, issue warnings, and even contact neighboring villages. Communication occurs through a complex series of rhythms and tones beat out with this carved wooden drum beater by an initiated man.

More than just an instrument, this drum is central to the lives the entire community. This Garamut Drum Beater is simply beautiful and would be a lovely addition to your collect or home.

Late 20th-Century COMES ON STAND Show age and Natural Wear 20.5 Inches Tall 5 Inch Tall Head 2.5 Inch Wide Face 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 Top 2.5 x 2 Bottom AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania".

The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Dark Wood Tone
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Maker: Papua New Guinea
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Papua New Guinea Garamut Drum Beater April River