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Percussion Instrument (Bell) - "Gankogui"- of EWE

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Percussion Instrument (Bell) - "Gankogui"- of EWE

Item Details

Description

Origin: Ghana - Africa

Date: Mid 20th century

Materials: Iron

Size: 25.5 cm

The Gankogui is an African bell made of forged iron. Gankogui come in various sizes. The Ewe, who use this bell, are a West African tribe living primarily in the Volta River region of Ghana and parts of Togo on the other side of the border. The Ewe are famous for their music. In an Ewe ensemble, the musicians use various types of drums and always a gankogui. When struck with a wooden stick, it can produce two sounds: "gang" and "gong". The bell usually plays a simple pattern. It repeats itself without changes throughout the whole length of a traditional piece. The bell pattern is the "key" to the rhythm that is followed by every other instrument in the ensemble, and also dancers and singers.

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