USA Hawaiian Membranophone (Drum): "Puniu" Knee Drum
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Music and Noisemakers
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Country: USA
Continent: North America
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This Hawaiian knee drum, known as "puniu," is used in traditional hulas. The hula involved dance accompanied by sound, including music, song, prayers and a variety of sound-producing instruments.
The puniu is made from a coconut shell, with a shark skin membrane stretched over the opening. It has attached braided cords. The drum is played with a thick two-ply cord of coir fiber. The puniu is tied above the knee.
The puniu has become an instrument in its own right, with particular methods of playing.
Source:
https://www.primitiveways.com/puniu.html