Drum Item Number: Ie362 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical, tapered, hollow wood piece. The bottom third has been carved with geometric designs, the top has texture from the carving. The carved area is narrower than the top. The base has two points that the drum rests on. Fibre is tied around the bottom and halfway up.
History Of Use
These drums are played by hand at dances and festivals within a village.
Cultural Context
festivals
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea ?
- Owned by Alan F. Pierce before March 21, 1980
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on March 21, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Alan F. Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 21, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on March 21, 1980
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0619/0007