Tamtam (slit drum)

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Tamtam (slit drum)

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

This type of wooden slit drum is found on the central and southern islands of Vanuatu, particularly on Malekula and Ambrym. This slit drum was probably made in the early twentieth century, when such drums were individually owned by men of high rank. The drum was acquired by Reverend WV Milne and became part of the Dominion Museum's collection in 1914. Material and techniquesAs well as being musical instruments, slit drums are interesting showpieces for wood carving, with the best examples co...

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Date created

circa 1900

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/213936

Related subjects

wood / musical instruments / slit drums / gong drums / woodcarving / Vanuatu / Ambrym / Reverend William Veitch Milne / Ni Vanuatu

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