Large Old Dogon Iron Resonant Ring Gong for Funerals-AFRICA
An old and ritually used Dogon iron resonant instrument ring. Made of hand-forged iron, the round shape and in a tapered end.
This instrument is used to initiate funeral ceremonies, and is worn by he who precedes the procession. It is a percussion element, wither struck with an iron ring that is worn on another finger, or with a metal rod.
The origin of the shape is unknown, but there is a certain organic quality to the exquisitely simple form and the delicately slit sides.
A piece of superb workmanship with notable patina of age and usage.
Collected in Mali.
Origin: Dogon ethnic group - MALI
Age: Early to mid 20th century
Materials: Hand-forged iron
Condition details: Good with rich patina of age and usage
Dimensions/Weight: 13,5 cm (5 1/4")long - 7,5 cm (3")wide-260 grams (9.2oz)
Inner Diam/Ring Size: N/A
This instrument is used to initiate funeral ceremonies, and is worn by he who precedes the procession. It is a percussion element, wither struck with an iron ring that is worn on another finger, or with a metal rod.
The origin of the shape is unknown, but there is a certain organic quality to the exquisitely simple form and the delicately slit sides.
A piece of superb workmanship with notable patina of age and usage.
Collected in Mali.
Origin: Dogon ethnic group - MALI
Age: Early to mid 20th century
Materials: Hand-forged iron
Condition details: Good with rich patina of age and usage
Dimensions/Weight: 13,5 cm (5 1/4")long - 7,5 cm (3")wide-260 grams (9.2oz)
Inner Diam/Ring Size: N/A
