Rare Marind-anim Drum (without drumhead) A rare and striking ceremonial drum from the Marind-anim people of South Papua, a group renowned for their rich ritual life and ancestral traditions. This drum was used in tribal festivities and sacred ceremonies, reflecting its important role in community rites and dances. The drum exhibits the classic Marind-anim aesthetic: finely carved motifs, bold forms, and traditional patterns symbolizing clan identity and spiritual power. While the drumhead is missing, the wooden body remains fully intact and in excellent condition, with a warm, deep patina that shows its ceremonial use over decades. Marind-anim drums are highly prized for their historical and cultural significance, connecting to ancestral veneration, ritual performance, and sacred men’s ceremonies. This is an exceptional piece for collectors of Papuan tribal art, ritual objects, and museum-quality ceremonial instruments. Packed with care Sending worldwide 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