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Double iron gong currency 09.09.718

Double iron gong currency09.09.718

Origin West and Central Africa | CAMEROON | Bamileke

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Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)

Dimensions Heigth: 280 mm; width: 200 mm Weight: 300 gr

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Iron gongs are used by many different groups in Africa to set the rhythm for music, establishes the cadence for rituals, religious ceremonies or simply to beat time for dancing and entertainment. This one was probably also used as currency among the Bamileke