Lot 11: A Sepik River drum

People: Sepik River
Papua New Guinea
H: 21 1/2"
Of classical form, the handle forming stylized parrot heads with classical incised Sepik designs to the lower portion of the are below the waist. Tympanum present and intact. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Field collected by John C. Edler, former curator of the Hemmeter collection.

Price Realized: $275

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