Slit Gong

Bamileke Figural Slit Gong

Cameroon
Bamileke

Wood, Cloth, Rope
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 27.9 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Slit Gong

Impressive Bamileke slit gong in form of a figure with protruding cheeks, that stand for age, wisdom and dignity. Hand carved from one piece of hard wood, with cloth rope. Skilled carving possibly for art market.

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-119-17

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