Friction Drum, New Ireland

Friction Drum
New Ireland
lunet or livika

Length: 11 ¾ in (30 cm)

Condition Report:
Very good condition overall, with some general wear, chips, marks, scuffs, and scratches consistent with age and use. Some tool-marks and slightly rough surface at the top. Some scratches to the surface at the point with it sits in its modern base. A short age crack to the underside. Good tone when played.

Provenance:
George Wilkinson, Sydney, collected in situ between 1919-1920 whilst serving as Deputy District Officer, Kavieng, New Ireland
Private Collection, acquired from the descendants of the above
Kevin Conru, Brussels
Abraham Rosman and Paula Rubel, New York, acquired from the above on September 15, 2015