Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection

Kundu Hand Drum with Handle, Murik Lakes

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $750 - $1,500

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Kundu hand drum, hollowed and carved with signature spiral Murik design and ridged edge. Includes reptile skin cover.

Locale: New Guinea
Region: Lower Sepik River

Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: wood, reptile skin
Dimensions: H 20" / 52 cm x 4 1/2" / 11 cm

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection

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