a geelvink bay drum and a humboldt bay drum
a geelvink bay drum and a humboldt bay drum

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a geelvink bay drum and a humboldt bay drum
both of hourglass form, the first decorated with a carved band, elaborate ajour carved grip terminating into a stylized human figure with cassowary feather coiffure, the top with reptile membrane, painted in black, white and red meandering, the second with various incised patterns, two carved grips, the top with reptile membrane, traces of red pigment, dark patina
75 cm and 69 cm high (2)

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