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Standing drum carved of wood. A fish skin membrane held in place by coconut fibre cord (coir/ sinnet) stretched between membrane and ring of base. Legs carved with 'elbow' design at tops, terminating at base in the base ring. Legs and base carved with chevron pattern. A band of plaited vegetable fibre around strings.

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