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Gong, Metal

Jonga Iron Gong

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Jonga

Iron
Pre-20th century

Height: 29 inches x Width: 9.75 inches x Depth: 6 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Gong

A superb, large and well-made gong of the Jonga people from Central Congo (DRC/Zaire). This prestige item would have been struck at important ceremonies, and was highly valued, as it would have also functioned as important currency. Old metal, thick construction, worn patina at edges, strong iron content with rusty patina, unusual carrying handle at top.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-88-8