Gong

Three forged iron bells of different pitches, played with a wood striker. Associated with chiefly proclamations. Date of manufacture unknown. Likely to be made for use in association with a language of three tones, like Yoruba or Akan.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
506/1974
Collection Class
Musical instruments
Collection Area Region
W
Material
woodmetal
Common Name
gong
Simple Name
gong
Production Year High
1974

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triple gong