Slit Gong

Bamana Slit Gong - Rasp

Mali
Bamana

Wood
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

Height: 21 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly & Scraped - Slit Gong - Rasp

A tall standing figure without indication of sex that has a nice patina surface and comes from the Bamana people. Bamana traits found on this figure include the stylized geometric structure, the static posture, and the concave heart-shaped face. This figure serves as both a slit gong/drum and rasp.

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-116-14

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