Interesting item, Papua New Guinea?

drac2k · Today, 07:55 PM

I recently picked up an interesting lot of mainly Papua New Guinea items and this was included and so I think that it could also be from that area, even though to me it has a somewhat Polynesian or even Northwest American Indian Flavor.
I also thought that it could be a type of percussion instrument, but it has the remnants of some type of powder or dye, so I wonder if it might be a container of some sort.
It measures 19" long.

Sajen · Today, 08:58 PM

Great catch!

It's a slit drum from New Guinea, would need to do some research to tell you from which ethnic but could be from the Abelam people. When I remember correctley these drums are called garamut.
Attached are two examples found on the net.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · Today, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac2k

I also thought that it could be a type of percussion instrument...
It measures 19" long.

You are correct! See/hear also here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Q1...QZqUF1T0k15CO4

drac2k · Today, 09:41 PM

Thanks so much Sajen;once again you came up with the answer! This was kind of a bonus as it came with two crocodile prow pieces.

Today, 07:55 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,234	Interesting item, Papua New Guinea? I recently picked up an interesting lot of mainly Papua New Guinea items and this was included and so I think that it could also be from that area, even though to me it has a somewhat Polynesian or even Northwest American Indian Flavor. I also thought that it could be a type of percussion instrument, but it has the remnants of some type of powder or dye, so I wonder if it might be a container of some sort. It measures 19" long. Attached Images

Today, 08:58 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,794	Great catch! It's a slit drum from New Guinea, would need to do some research to tell you from which ethnic but could be from the Abelam people. When I remember correctley these drums are called garamut. Attached are two examples found on the net. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

Today, 09:41 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,234	Thanks so much Sajen;once again you came up with the answer! This was kind of a bonus as it came with two crocodile prow pieces.