Slit drum (to’ere), Tahiti, French Polynesia Length: 34 cm Tamanu wood. The to’ere is a traditional Tahitian slit drum, carved from a hollowed-out tree trunk whose long opening produces a powerful and distinctive sound. Used to accompany songs, dances, and ceremonies, it played an essential role in community life and remains today one of the iconic instruments of Polynesian culture. Provenance: Zimmermann-Kratochwill Gallery (exhibited at Parcours des Mondes, 2010).
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Slit drum (to’ere), Tahiti, French Polynesia
Length: 34 cm
Tamanu wood.
The to’ere is a traditional Tahitian slit drum, carved from a hollowed-out tree trunk whose long opening produces a powerful and distinctive sound. Used to accompany songs, dances, and ceremonies, it played an essential role in community life and remains today one of the iconic instruments of Polynesian culture.
Provenance:
Zimmermann-Kratochwill Gallery (exhibited at Parcours des Mondes, 2010).
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Thursday 26 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris