Slit Gong Item Number: Ib471 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Indonesian slit gong or Kentongan wood drum from carved in the shape of a figure with a cylindrical shape body and a flat bottom. The top has a bulbous head with a carved face with incised eyes, nose, mouth and ears. There is a semi-circular ridge in the top with a hole drilled through the head for hanging. Through the middle of the body is a large slit opening that leads to a hollow interior. There is an incised band around the bottom edge with a stylized design. The band and the head are painted red.
Item History
- Made in Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat, 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
- Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 3, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on November 3, 1986
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 63
- Accession Number
- 1170/0014