Drum (Kundu)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-musical instruments-drums

Date20th Century

Made AtPapua New Guinea

MediumWood and fiber

Dimensions29 3/4 × 7 × 6 5/8 in. (75.6 × 17.8 × 16.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2020.14.104

DescriptionDrums play a significant role in the ritual and ceremonial life of various peoples throughout Papua New Guinea. Drums are generally referred to as kundu throughout New Guinea, but there are several different specific types of drums. Most were made by fire-hollowing and scraping out the burnt centers of whole logs. Once hollow, decorations were often added to the exterior and a lizard or snake skin was attached to one end to form the head of the drum.

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