Kundu drum Massim - Sculpture - kaesosau - Massim - Papua New Guinea

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Fine Kundu drum from the Massim in Papua New Guinea, made of wood, 66 cm high, 17 cm wide and 12 cm deep, not signed, sold with stand, in good condition, dating to the late 19th century.

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Fine Kundu drum, called kaesosau in the Massim district, Papua New-Guinea
Features a handle flanked by two bird heads.

Late 19th century


Ex Christies Paris 5 Mai 2005 lot 147


Ref. Drums are prized possessions in the Massim region of Papua New Guinea. They often have individual names (sometimes even engraved on the smooth body of the drum) and are passed on as heirlooms within a dala matriclan. Since each drum has a specific tone that distinguishes it from others and can be recognized by Massim locals, they are at times considered to be the voice of an ancestor within the lineage, hence the importance of preserving them.

Fine Kundu drum, called kaesosau in the Massim district, Papua New-Guinea
Features a handle flanked by two bird heads.

Late 19th century


Ex Christies Paris 5 Mai 2005 lot 147


Ref. Drums are prized possessions in the Massim region of Papua New Guinea. They often have individual names (sometimes even engraved on the smooth body of the drum) and are passed on as heirlooms within a dala matriclan. Since each drum has a specific tone that distinguishes it from others and can be recognized by Massim locals, they are at times considered to be the voice of an ancestor within the lineage, hence the importance of preserving them.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Massim
Title of artwork
Kundu drum Massim
Signature
Not signed
Indigenous object name
kaesosau
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
66 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
12 cm
FranceVerified
136
Objects sold
83.33%
Private

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