Null A Papua New Guinean drum of the Asmat, 20th century
A drum carved from har…

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A Papua New Guinean drum of the Asmat, 20th century A drum carved from hardwood and painted in color with relief decoration. Distinctive, open-worked handle with curved shapes, reptile skin drumhead. Small defects. Height 92 cm. Condition: II -

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A Papua New Guinean drum of the Asmat, 20th century A drum carved from hardwood and painted in color with relief decoration. Distinctive, open-worked handle with curved shapes, reptile skin drumhead. Small defects. Height 92 cm. Condition: II -

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