Finger Percussion Ring
An iron percussion ring, worn on the fingers and used for tapping against a calabash, or gourd. These rings, and the associated calabash, are sometimes known as a horde by Fula musicians.
Further Information
- Type: Musical instruments
- Object: Finger Percussion Ring
- Materials: Metal
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 18mm x 26mm
- Production Date: Pre 1960
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
- Museum: Glasgow Museums
- Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ew.1
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