Summary
Hand-drums are known as kwang-gu in Iatmul and are essential in the accompaniment of singing. The handle may be a representation of the beak of a hornbill bird.
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kwang-gu
Physical Description
A wooden drum with a reptile skin tympanum held in place with plant fibre cord. It has ornate carving and has been painted red and white in parts. The handle is damaged.
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Drum
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630 mm (Length), 190 mm (Width), 190 mm (Height), 190 mm (Outside Diameter)
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