This kind of device is used by Baule Trance diviners ( Komien). The sound of a gong hit with a finelt gong striker such as this one, act as a catalyst that trigger the state of awareness neccessary for komien to serve as medium.

Finely carved on  hard wood.

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+/- 40

Côte d'Ivoire

Baoule

40 x 5

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