Slit Gong

Zande Slit Gong - Allegator

Democratic Republic of Congo
Zande

Wood
Early - Mid 20th century with dark patina

Height: 20cm / Length: 49cm / Width: 19cm
Idiophone - Struck Directly

African slit drum from the Zande people of Congo. This expressive slit gong/drum is in the form of a crocodile. It is played with two sticks that are wrapped with rattan and attached by a plant string. Very good aged condition.

Owner:
Catalog#: AF-IDST-148-16

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