TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:
    Nigerian Double Gong Currency

    The Bamileke are among the artistic elite of the Cameroon
    Grassfields. .This assymetrical double gong is an excellent
    example of their skill.  With multiple layers of raffia rope that was
    used to cushion the handle remaining and intact.   


Ethnic Group:  
    Yoruba Society
    Bamileke Society  


Country of Origin:          
    Nigeria
    Cameroon


Material:          

    Iron

Dimensions:


Reference:                  
    Expressions of Cameroon Art by Northern