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Slit Drum and Striker
Slit Drum and Striker
Slit Drum and Striker

Slit Drum and Striker

Culture (Papua New Guinean)
Date20th century
MediumWood, cowrie shells, fiber
DimensionsDrum: 13 x 55 x 11 inches (33 x 139.7 x 27.9 cm)
Striker: 25 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 inches (65.1 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm)
Classifications60-Musical instruments (any material, except under 2 or 3)
Credit LineGift of Kay R. Lowe
Object number2007.130
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