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Drum, PNG Sepikr garramut drum lg old faces |
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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Papua New Guinea
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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Sepik River
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Category:
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Musical Instruments
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Size:
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6' X 2"
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| Garrumut style drum, usually kept in a Haus Tambaram (Men's House) for rituals and ceremonies ancestor faces and typical curvilinear designs. The drum rests on carved pedestals. These drums are used in ceremonies and to alert the village to visitors or emergencies.. | ||
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