In addition to the technically required cookies, our website also uses cookies for statistical evaluation. You can also use the website without these cookies. By clicking on "I agree" you agree that we may set cookies for analysis purposes. You can see and change your cookie settings here.
Gongs are used in gamelan to demarcate different musical cycles. They are painstakingly made by hand and have been practised in Java for centuries. In recent decades, very few workshops have been able to keep up with industrial production. The nomination of the gamelan as an intangible world cultural heritage in 2021 will bring with it a new demand for traditionally crafted gongs.
Legacy of Hugo Ficke (1840-1912), 1914
Hugo Ficke was an honorary museum director and member of the Freiburg city council. He probably acquired the gongs on his trip to Java between January and mid-February 1909. There, Ficke bought most of the gamelan instruments at markets, pawnshops and flea markets.
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
