Slit Gong Item Number: Ib469 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Indonesian slit gong or Kentongan wood drum carved in the shape of a dragon figure with a cylindrical shape body and a flat bottom. The top is slightly rounded with an incised dragon head detailed with ears, large protruding eyes, flat nose with incised nostrils and a large mouth with two sets of teeth. Through the middle of the body is a large slit opening that leads to a hollow interior; opening is outlined in scales. The body of the drum is the body of the dragon carved in relief with various other dragon-like creatures; two have protruding tongues. There is a hole drilled through the head for hanging.
Item History
- Made in Bali, 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
- Bali, Indonesia ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 3, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on November 3, 1986
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 63
- Accession Number
- 1170/0012