Yaka Slit Gong
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16 in
(40.64 cm)
- Yaka culture
This slit gong would have been used by a diviner of the Vaka tribe. It would be pounded on with a stick to announce his arrival in a village and if necessary, the cavity could be used for mixing potions for those who consulted him for help.
- Inventory Number: 2023.1.66
- Collections: Wickstrom Collection of African Art