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Slit Gong
Slit Gong

Slit Gong

Artist Unknown
Date20th century
MediumWood
Dimensions118 x 58 5/8 x 19 3/4 in. (299.7 x 148.9 x 50.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Object number86.14
On View
Not on view
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