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index  ·  next Launuat (friction drum) Biang Kalua Aba Village, Northern New Ireland Papua New Guinea 1992 wood, natural ochre, shell opercula 17" x 6" x 5" $1,200 CDN CAT# AMB3 contact us for more information. Reserve this artwork for purchase. View more pieces by this artist. index  ·  next Biang demonstrated the playing of the friction drum: breadfruit sap is rubbed on the palms of the hands, which are pulled alternately across the three rounded bridges, resulting in three different tones.

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