Gong with Thumb Ring Hammer

Culture of Origin Mossi

Object number2007.252

Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce

Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998

Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn

Dimensions10 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3 in. (26 x 21 x 7.6 cm)

MediumIron

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Gong with Thumb Ring Hammer