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Double Gong
Fon
early to mid-20th century
Object Place: Benin
Medium/Technique
Iron
Dimensions
Image: 40.6 x 15.2 x 12.1 cm (16 x 6 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Helms
Accession Number2005.1188
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments
ProvenanceBetween 1990 and 2002, acquired by Alan Helms, Boston [see note]; 2005, year-end gift of Alan Helms to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 25, 2006)
NOTE: Probably purchased from a gallery in Paris or New York.
NOTE: Probably purchased from a gallery in Paris or New York.