Slit Gong Item Number: Ib459 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, carved wooden gong, cylindrical with a slight bulbous shape. The top is flat with a small rectangular handle; bottom is rounded. The sides are carved in relief with a stylized geometric coil design with a band of diamonds running down the back and triangular detailing at the top. Drum is slit at top from one end to the other; covered with a thin layer of stain.
Item History
- Made in Indonesia
- Owned by Indonesia Pavilion before November 3, 1986
- Received from Indonesia Pavilion (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on November 3, 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Western Indonesian ?
- Previous Owner
- Indonesia Pavilion
- Received from
- Indonesia Pavilion (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 3, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on November 3, 1986
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 63
- Accession Number
- 1170/0002