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Water Drum, early 20th Century probably Chambri culture; probably Chambri Lakes area, East Sep…
Drum
Water Drum, early 20th Century probably Chambri culture; probably Chambri Lakes area, East Sep…
Water Drum, early 20th Century probably Chambri culture; probably Chambri Lakes area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Wood and fiber; 24 3/4 × 7 1/8 × 5 7/8 in. 2019.15.22 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Drum

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-musical instruments-drums
Culture Chambri
Dateearly 20th Century
Made AtEast Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood and fiber
Dimensions24 3/4 × 7 1/8 × 5 7/8 in. (62.9 × 18.1 × 14.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2019.15.22
DescriptionWater drums are noted as being used exclusively for ceremonial purposes. The drums were used to signify the voice of significant figures within folk stories. The water drum typically represents the voice of the crocodile, marsalai within Chambri ceremonies and celebrations.
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