An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Wooden musical instrument carved into the shape of an animal. A player plays the instrument by rubbing it with his hands, on which tree resin or a similar substance has been applied. Instruments of this kind are called nunuka or lauka in other regions.
Collection Number | H0136640 |
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Artefact | Friction block |
Location | Bismarck Archipelago - New Ireland |
Materials | Wood, Sea-snail opercula |
Dimensions/Weight | H: 21.9 cm / W: 17.1 cm / D: 48.5 cm / Wght: 3074.0 g |