- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Drum
- Geographical reference
- West Papua Asmat Regency Basim Village
- Cultural groups
- Asmat
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1970
- Date collected
- By 1970
- Acquisition information
- Purchased: 1970
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Material Lizard Skin Reptile, Process Hollowed, Process Carved, Process Glued
- Dimensions
- Depth: max 220 mm, Width: max 190 mm, Length: max 744 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1970.18.8
Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Waisted Drum
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