Gong Beater

The beater is inserted into the slit of a gong and run back and forth against the sides and ends of the gong to produce sounds. The split gong and beater are used for signalling more than for musical, dance, or ceremonial use.

ceremonial; signalling

A solid wood stick tapering from a thick use-worn butt to a point at the other end. A wavy, eye-like pattern is carved along the narrow half and is separated from the undecorated butt end by two encircling grooves. The design is stained black on the raised parts and pigmented grey in the incisions. The undecorated wood is light brown.