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20th C. Papua New Guinea Iatmul Wood Drum - Djiki

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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden water drum known as a djiki. The hourglass-shaped percussion instrument has a pair of triangular panels on both the upper and lower barrel that bear intricately incised, bird-like faces of characteristic Iatmul style. The upper head has a recessed rim meant to accommodate a hide or reptile skin drum head, and the open bottom enables the percussive waves of each strike to be amplified and resonate in the open air. The midsection has a thick handle opposite a column of six triangular serrations. Size: 4.8" W x 15.3" H (12.2 cm x 38.9 cm)

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1979.206.1627

Provenance: private Bergdoll collection, Hague, Virginia, USA, purchased in November 1991; ex-Joss Graham Oriental Textiles, London, England, UK

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#157696
Condition Report: Original drum head missing as shown which renders the drum unplayable as is. Minor abrasions to exterior surfaces with light encrustations within some incised details, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden water drum known as a djiki. The hourglass-shaped percussion instrument has a pair of triangular panels on both the upper and lower barrel that bear intricately incised, bird-like faces of characteristic Iatmul style. The upper head has a recessed rim meant to accommodate a hide or reptile skin drum head, and the open bottom enables the percussive waves of each strike to be amplified and resonate in the open air. The midsection has a thick handle opposite a column of six triangular serrations. Size: 4.8" W x 15.3" H (12.2 cm x 38.9 cm)

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1979.206.1627

Provenance: private Bergdoll collection, Hague, Virginia, USA, purchased in November 1991; ex-Joss Graham Oriental Textiles, London, England, UK

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#157696
Condition Report: Original drum head missing as shown which renders the drum unplayable as is. Minor abrasions to exterior surfaces with light encrustations within some incised details, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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