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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