Gong

AF5086A

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5086A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 16th-18th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Gong with 12 chain links. Tooling of surface almost entirely worn off, rond hole near top of gong.

Height 32.4 cm
Outside Diameter 14 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1920
Other Number 92 - Dealer's Number

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