Kundu Drum

2004.17.0240

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Artifact Identification Kundu Drum   (2004.17.0240)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Asmat

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 123 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 20 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .5 cm
Weight 4100 g
Measuring Remarks Diameter reflects that of one open end of the drum.
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment, Plant, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Twisting, Painting, Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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