Lot Essay
Most probably from Rarotonga and similar to an example in the Bishop Museum, Honolulu, C 8865 (Buck, 1944, p. 263, fig. 162).
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A COOK ISLAND SLIT GONG, tokere
Of cylindrical hollow form, the top slit with two end septums, undecorated, dark brown surface somewhat abraided from striking in center.
29 1/4in. (74.3cm.) long
Of cylindrical hollow form, the top slit with two end septums, undecorated, dark brown surface somewhat abraided from striking in center.
29 1/4in. (74.3cm.) long