Abelam Ceremonial Coconut Flute jasper Lakeside Cemeteries in the Sahara:

Lakeside Cemeteries in the Sahara: 5

Accession Number: 49

while heavier whorls were suited for coarser materials such as maguey

is a remarkable collector’s item

while his left hand is raised to his mouth

Abelam Ceremonial Coconut Flute jasper Lakeside Cemeteries in the Sahara:Abelam people, early to mid. 20th century, Maprik District, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Magnificent and finely aged ceremonial flute made from the shell of a small coconut, expertly carved and transformed into a ritual sound instrument. The exterior surface is incised with refined geometric patterns and paired stylized faces, while two drilled apertures allow the production of modulated tonesplayed either open or with partial obstruction of