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The Arpa

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The Arpa.jpg The Burmese SoungThumbnailsStepping down from the vase and crowding round Hugh's edThe Burmese SoungThumbnailsStepping down from the vase and crowding round Hugh's edThe Burmese SoungThumbnailsStepping down from the vase and crowding round Hugh's edThe Burmese SoungThumbnailsStepping down from the vase and crowding round Hugh's ed

The Arpa or drum of Oceana is made of wood, and imitates the head and jaws of a crocodile, with a handle for carrying purposes.
The head is covered with snake-skin, which sometimes gives it an unpleasantly real appearance. It is used by the natives of New Guinea, especially by those dwelling around the Gulf of Papua.