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Gong, Metal

Akan Iron Double Gong

Ghana
Akan

Wood and Bronze
ca. Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Height 15.75 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Gong

An Akan iron double gong (or Gogo bell), with ornate carved wooden handle. Surface suggests age and usage. Gongs are used to accompany heralds of royal decrees, or as parts of orchestra and drum groups.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-70-8