Papua Drum, Kundu, Ramu River

The Kundu are hourglass-shaped hand drums used throughout Papua to punctuate the many ceremonies. Keeping pace with the heartbeat, the performances are always accompanied by songs. Coming from the Kayan village at the mouth of the Ramu river, this kundu shows a very beautiful execution by the sculptor, both of the heads of protective ancestors and of the traditional motifs of this region. It dates from the year 1950. Carved in a dense wood, The red paint which is applied later in the manufacture, remains vibrant due to the very beautiful patina of use. see the diversity of shapes and colors of 100 Kundu across the Papuan populations in the reference book: 100 Kundu by didier zanette.