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Object Number
39-64-50/3452
Display Title
Ongunga, a double iron gong, part of ceremonial equipment of the Umbundu king
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Ongunga
Inventory Description
Bell, central stem handle, double conical bell, curved base, no clapper, torn
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Ovimbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Angola
Additional Geographic Terms
Benguela Highlands
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 38 x 28.5 x 8 cm (14 15/16 x 11 1/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-64-50/3452
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