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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Suku
Title:Slit Gong
Type:Musical Instrument
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 6 7/8 in x 1 13/16 in x 1 15/16 in; 17.5 cm x 4.6 cm x 4.9 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.39
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 consisting of a long cylindrical body with a vertical opening, surmounted by a male head (forming the handle). The head displays a knobby headdress, indicative of status, and an upturned nose, much like Suku figural sculptures and face masks. A divination ritual artifact, in use the slit-gong would be struck by a stick to call upon spiritual agents or to punctuate statements.

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