Drum, Massim region, Papua New Guinea Length: 90 cm Wood, pigments, snakeskin. Characteristic of works from the Massim region, this drum features a design of finely carved and engraved scrolls, emblematic of the local ornamental style. Combining musical function with sculptural quality, it attests to the remarkable skill of the artisans, whose curvilinear compositions are among the most refined in Oceanic art.