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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Ngongo
Title:Slit Gong
Type:Musical Instrument
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 6 in x 1 3/16 in x 1 15/16 in; 15.2 cm x 3 cm x 4.9 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.45
Credit Line:The Barry D. Maurer (Class of 1959) Collection of African art purchased with Amherst College Discretionary Fund and funds from H. Axel Schupf (Class of 1957)
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
A divination ritual artifact, with a vertical opening, produces a sound when struck with a stick. A human head extends from each end of the central "drum."

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