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Gong
Object Number 991-2-70/5619
Display Title Gong
Descriptions
Object Description Gong, "agung soludon", musical instrument, percussive, made form tin used to make culverts, and varnish.
Inventory Description Gong, metal, circular with convex protrusion in center, fiber tie for hanging
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Rungus Dusun
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo / Sabah
Additional Geographic Terms Matunggong
Materials Metal, Fiber, Tin
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 52 x 52.6 cm (3 11/16 x 20 1/2 x 20 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-2-70/5619
Provenance
Collector Charity R. Appell (1990 - 1/2/1991)
Donor Charity R. Appell (1990 - 1/2/1991)

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