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1914.26.103

Iron gong, bell-shaped.

1914.26.103

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron gong, bell-shaped.
Long description
Tall single clapperless bell. Made of two hammered and shaped flat pieces of iron which have been joined at the sides. The handle is made from the metal twisted and turned over to form a ring at the top. Struck with a wooden rod, used at dances and in ceremonies, plays etc. [HLR]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Ibibio
Person
Field collector Percy Amaury Talbot
PRM source Percy Amaury Talbot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
By 1914
Acquisition information
Donated: 1914
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Length: max 465 mm, Width: max 180 mm, Length: max 50 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1914.26.103

Search terms: Music, Dance, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Musical Instrument, Gong

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