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BRONZE RAIN DRUM SULAWASI (Indonesia) cerca 1880
UNKNOWN ARTIST
The object in the image is a type of Southeast Asian bronze drum, commonly known as a "rain drum" or "frog drum". These drums are found across various cultures in Southeast Asia and as far away as Indonesia.
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The drums are typically decorated with frogs around the rim, which are symbols of water and rain, and associated with fertility. The sound produced by striking the drum is sometimes likened to the roar of thunder or a bullfrog, heralding the monsoon rains.
UNKNOWN ARTIST
The object in the image is a type of Southeast Asian bronze drum, commonly known as a "rain drum" or "frog drum". These drums are found across various cultures in Southeast Asia and as far away as Indonesia.
Dimensions:
The drums are typically decorated with frogs around the rim, which are symbols of water and rain, and associated with fertility. The sound produced by striking the drum is sometimes likened to the roar of thunder or a bullfrog, heralding the monsoon rains.
