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: 16mm x 13mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ew.2

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