Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Date: 1951 and 1979 / Subject (Topic): Musical instruments--Africa, Central - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Contributing Institution Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston ✖ Date 1951 ✖ Date 1979 ✖ Subject (Topic) Musical instruments--Africa, Central ✖

1. Wooden slit gong

Wooden slit gong

Date:: 1951 and 1979
Description:: Wooden slit gong with design carved on top; origin Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bira people. Initials "KO KO" burned into one side.

2. Rectangular wooden gong

Rectangular wooden gong

Date:: 1951 and 1979
Description:: Rectangular gong; two pieces of wood fastened together with a glue-like substance; opening on one side, wood bows out on front and back, and top and bottom edges are jagged; origin Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mbo people.