Fine Asmat Drum from Ocenep Village, 1950s-60s

A large and fine Asmat drum, Ocenep village, circa 1950s-60s.…
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A large and fine Asmat drum, Ocenep village, circa 1950s-60s. Ex Catholic Mission collection, Basim, coastal Asmat area. 122 cm

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