Ancient Ceremonial Drum – Jakai Region, South Papua Field Collected – Extremely Rare An exceptional and ancient ceremonial drum from the Jakai region, South Papua, field collected during early contact. Drums of this type are of great cultural importance and were used in ritual contexts, ceremonial gatherings, and communication. The elongated wooden body is hand-carved from a single trunk and shows deep patination, surface wear, and age-related characteristics consistent with long-term indigenous use. The sculptural quality is powerful and understated, reflecting the aesthetic language of the region. The drumhead (if present – aanpassen indien nodig) is traditionally mounted and secured according to local practice. Objects from the Jakai area are seldom encountered on the international market. Authentic field-collected examples of this age and integrity are particularly rare. A museum-worthy example of South Papuan ceremonial art. Provenance: Field collected in the Jakai region, South Papua. Condition: Consistent with age and ritual use.. We pack with care, sending all over the world for 35 years already A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums Google: Papua Blues Koos Knol