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1910.1.181

Bell-shaped gong

1910.1.181

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bell-shaped gong
Long description
Tall clapperless bell made in two sections and beaten to form shape then joined at the sides. [HLR]
Cultural groups
Tetela Sungu
Person
Field collector Emil Torday
PRM source Emil Torday
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
1907 - 1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 1910
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Wrought, Process Decorated, Process Punched, Process Repaired (local)
Dimensions
Width: max 220 mm, Height: max 105 mm, Length: max 560 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1910.1.181

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Gong

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