Philippines – Palawan Island
Palawan Indigenous People

Bamboo, rattan, feathers, seeds, clam shell
Mid 20th century
 Length: 12 in; Diameter: 4.4 in; Rope length: 19 in
Membranophone – Struck

A Palawan bamboo drum, decorated with different species of bird feathers, clam shell, cowrie seeds, and  various other seeds threaded on a rope/strap attached to the drum. The single drum head consists of a reptile skin attached by rattan weaving with parallel stick pegs used for tightening.  Low relief geometric carving design is also found surrounding the bamboo drum in a vertical pattern.

Palawan is the third largest island in the Philippines.