Slit Gong Item Number: Ib468 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kentongan drum or slit gong made from carved and painted wood in a gourd like shape with an elongated cylindrical body with a rounded bottom. The top has a semi-circular ridge with a hole drilled through for hanging. The surface is detailed with a stylized geometric design in white and orange on a natural ground. Through the middle of the gourd is a slit opening that leads to a hollow interior.
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
- 1170/0011