Telefomin Drum
Sandaun, Western Provinces, Papua New Guinea
20th C.
Wood, lizard skin and pigment
Dimensions: 32.75 x 5.625 in./ 83 x 14 cm
With its bold traditional yet modern design, this example has retained its reptile drumhead. Of note are the two smooth protrusions from knots in the wood, which imbue the drum with an attractive sinuosity.
$1700
