National Museum, Benin
Catalogue No: 61B:1:19
Institution media
1 image
Digital Benin research
Edo designation
Ẹroro
English designation
Bell
Category
Altar & Shrine Objects
Musical Instruments
Provenance
Omoruyi, A.
LocationBenin City, Nigeria
Institution data
Internal Data I (eng)
National Museum, Benin
The data was transferred directly from the institution and transcribed by the Digital Benin from Catalogue Cards.
Last Updated: 2021-01-15
Language: English
Catalogue NoObject ID
61B:1:19
DescriptionDescription
A bronze gong locally known as "Egogo" in Edo language. The object is made to have four edges. The designs on the body are round like and also has a forklike design and at the top is a round holder.
MaterialMaterial
Bronze
DiamDimensions
Dimension H (cm)Dimensions
5.5
Dimension L (cm)Dimensions
Dimension W (cm)Dimensions
Weight KGWeight
0.5
ClassificationObject Type
Bronze gong "Egogo"
Patina and colourColour
Brown
Method of ManufactureProduction Technique
Casting
StateProduction Place
Bendel
Later NotesProvenance
Bought by Mr. Omoruyi
VendorProvenance
Ethnic GroupEthnic Attribution
Edo
DivisionDepartment and Institution
Condition InclCondition
Good
Photo NumberImages
2:34:11
[Image Name]Images
DSC01234.JPG
Location
Shelf 2B
P.N.
61:1:3
Price
2.00 Naira
Signature of Cataloguer
Lawale A.A.