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A Large Pate Drum, Cook Islands This large wooden pate drum features a cylindrical body with a slightly flared base and is painted a vibrant brick-red. The pate drum is a traditional Polynesian percussion instrument, central to the musical and social life of the Cook Islands. Often played during dances, chants, and rituals, pate drums accompany songs and movement, providing rhythm and structure to communal performances. The brick-red pigment not only enhances its visual presence but may also carry symbolic or cultural significance, reflecting local artistic traditions. Drums such as this are emblematic of Polynesian craftsmanship, where functional objects are imbued with aesthetic and social meaning.  H285 W960 D270mm