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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Gong with Tapper
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Gong with Tapper

Maker Baule Artist
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood, metal, cloth
Dimensionsgong: 7 1/2 x 3 x 1 in. (19.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm)
tapper: 7 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (19.7 x 7 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsMusical instruments
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.33
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DescriptionIron gong and wood tapper; tapper has horned animal mask, spiral carving, and patina.
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