An Oceanic drum

Circa 1920-1930; Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
The drum carved from a single piece of tropic hardwood in classic hour-glass shape with center side handle, both ends with carved bird and crocodile motifs and a lizard skin drum top
28.5" H x 7" W x 7" D

Provenance: Wayne Heathcote Collection, Ambunti, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Collection of Marian and John Scott, acquired from the above, 1969
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and weathering commensurate with age and use.