Gong, Metal

Gakokwe (Gankoqui) Agogo (Set 1)

Ghana
Ewe

Iron
ca. Mid-Late 20th century

Height: 10 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Metal Gong

This Ewe double prong iron bell is called "Gangkogui," also known as agogo bell, double bell, or hi-low bell. It is used traditionally in a variety of West African and Brazilian percussion ensembles and is believed to originally come from the Ewe part of Ghana/Togo. By striking the bells with a mallet or beater a two-pitch song is created. It is often used to keep time for the drummer, dancers, and singers. Each gankogui is hand-forged of iron.

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-84-8

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