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Gong

Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf

Gongs set the rhythm for dances. They were also used as currency, however, so that they could be used to compensate for crimes.

Gong

Gongs set the rhythm for dances. They were also used as currency, however, so that they could be used to compensate for crimes.

Collector:
Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (1909 Wien - 1995 London) DNB

Culture
Naga / Konyak

Material/technology:
Bronze

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas

Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien/Assam/Wakching

Invs.
126797