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Slit drums, Malakula, Vanuatu, 1903
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- “Heathen drums Malakula. Native sitting ready to beat the drum. The drums are principally used foe signalling, in fact native telegraphy.” Exterior view of a forest clearing with several totemic tree trunks. Large logs with faces carved on the outer surface and hollowed out centres give a deep resonance when hit on the outside with sticks. MalakulaMalampa ProvinceOceaniaVanuatu
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- 1903
- Location:
- Vanuatu
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- image
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- Digital Public Library of America
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- University of Southern California Digital Library
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- University of Southern California. Libraries
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- University of Southern California Digital Library
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