Vintage Papua Tribal Wooden Slit Drum Instrument – Garamut

Vintage Papua Tribal Wooden Slit Drum Instrument – Garamut

  • A dark brown carved wooden slit drum of a reclining figure with a cutout face, featuring a natural fiber hanging cord, displayed against a white background.
  • A dark brown carved wooden slit drum of a figure with a rope loop at the top, shown on a white background.
  • A close-up of a dark carved wooden object with a rope loop at the top, photographed against a plain white background.
  • A close-up of a dark carved wooden slit drum instrument, featuring a stylized face and a beige rope loop, shown against a plain white background.
  • A dark carved wooden slit drum with a human shape and rope loop, photographed on a plain white background.
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$245.00 USD
$245.00 USD
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Product Description

Important Information

  • Pricing & customs: the listed price excludes any sales tax and import costs. The buyer is responsible for the additional duties or taxes that may incur. 
  • This is a vintage item, some signs of use are to be expected. Please look at the photos carefully before purchasing.

What's Included

  • 1 vintage wooden slit drum 

About the Slit Drum 

This slit drum is carved from natural dark solid wood. Asmat artisans blend function and form, turning everyday objects into works of art that reflects the spiritual bond between humans and nature. To this day, the skilled wood carvers are among the most respected members in their community. 

Slit drum is a traditional communication device between the villagers. It produces sound by striking near the sides of the slit with a wooden stick. Each village has its own set of codes, based on the frequency, interval or rhythm produced when striking the drum, for instance, two quick strikes might signal an approaching storm or convey other urgent messages.

About the Asmat Tribe

The Asmat tribe resides in the remote part of Papua. The tribe has been globally recognized for their wood carving artistry. Their culture is deeply rooted in various artistic pursuits: carving, weaving, singing and dancing. 

This Traditional Slit Drum is Perfect for

  • Collectors of vintage Asian folk art
  • Interior stylists looking for genuine vintage object that can be hung on the wall
  • Airbnb, hotels, resorts, restaurants or coffee shops looking for vintage Asian object for display
  • Anyone interested in traditional communication device before the advance of technology



Dimensions

17.7″ x 4.9″ x 4.9″ (inches) / 45 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm



Features

  • Provenance: Southeast Asia, 20th-century
  • Authentic vintage, not a reproduction — expect natural signs of age and use

Material

Wood

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