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GONG - WOOD FRAME

c. 2018
Overview

Red wood with gold painted floral carvings frame, in the middle of the frame is a round metal gong hanging on two blue sting cords. The gong has a raised rectangle stepped base. The main gong frame is bullet/tall thin dome shaped and slots into the base with two wooden pins. At the top are two metal eyelet screws that the gong hangs from.
The gong is circular bossed gong with a round raised nipple in the middle. The shape of the gong means it gives a tuned note.

Historical information

This traditional Indonesian gong was given as a gift to Astit Olszowy from a dancer who was a member of the Selendang Sutra Indonesian Dance Troupe (translate to mean Silk Veil). Astit danced in the group as well as managed it. The dance troupe would perform traditional Indonesian dances across Western Australia including at multi-cultural festivals in the City of Armadale. The purpose of the gong was to help keep the rhythm of any music being played. It was used during cultural performances and kept at Astiti's home. Astit had a collection of traditional Indonesian items which she displayed in her family home as a reminder of where she had been born and grown up. Astit moved to Western Australia in 1991 after she married Richard Olszowy in Indonesia.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2022.22a
Item type
Musical instruments
Material
Metal
Wood
Width
65 mm
Height or length
234 mm
Keywords
City of Armadale
INDONESIA
Selendang Sutra Indonesian Dance Troupe
OLSZOWY Astit Mrs
Bedfordale
Year
c. 2018
Statement of significance

This object is part of a collction that tells the story of individuals and families that either voluntarily or were forced to leave their home and migrate to Western Australia from 1829 to modern day. These stories relate to leaving family and a known lifestyle and culture behind, embarking on a journey that for some was long, and creating a new home in an unfamiliar land with an unfamiliar culture.

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