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1921.53.6.2

Small bell-shaped hollow gong of sheet-iron with attached wooden striker [.1], carved in the form of an animal's head. Used in dances. [PB 28/1/2020]

1921.53.6.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small bell-shaped hollow gong of sheet-iron with attached wooden striker [.1], carved in the form of an animal's head. Used in dances. [PB 28/1/2020]
Geographical reference
Côte d'Ivoire
Africa > Western Africa > Côte d'Ivoire
Baoule district
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 29/10/1921
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Beaten, Process Carved, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Depth: max 20 mm, Width: max 80 mm, Length: max 190 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.53.6.2

Search terms: Music, Dance, Figure, Musical Instrument, Animal Figure, Gong, Striker