Slit Gong Item Number: Ib466 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Indonesian slit gong or Kentongan wood drum carved in the shape of a fish with a large cylindrical shaped body that tapers into a square shaped tail with a triangular indentation along the bottom edge. The mouth is open with a slight pucker. The body is incised with curved two different curved lines for scales and for fins. There is a hole drilled through the top and bottom of the mouth for hanging. Through the middle of the stomach is a large 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
- Accession Number
- 1170/0009