BARK BEATER
ANGU ALSO KNOWN AS THE KUKUKUKU TRIBE

HIGH MOUNTAIN REGION OF EASTERN NEW GUINEA
COPYRIGHT JULY 31, 2011 PETER A. BOSTROM
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    This bark beater was collected from people living in the high mountain region of eastern New Guinea called the Kukukuku tribe. It's complete with a handle but less refined than some examples. This bark beater was made from some type of hard stone. It was pecked into shape and partially ground smooth. It measures 12 1/4 inches (31.1 cm) long.

Stone bark beater from New Guinea.

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