Kkwaenggwari gong with case and mallet
Object No. 2000/104/11
The Kkwaenggwari dates back to at least the 1490s where it is referred to in the Korean treatise on musical instruments Akhak kwebom. It was used to accompany court dances such as the Sacrifice to Royal Ancestors and to herald the beginning of rituals. References: Keith Howard, Korean Musical Instruments, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1995). Traditional Musical Instruments, Korean Heritage Series No.11, p.10 Korean Overseas Information Services, Republic of Korea, ISBN 89-7375-371-1 03910). Robert C Provine, Kkwaenggwari in The New Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments, Stanley Sadie (ed.), Macmillan, London, 1984.
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Summary
Object Statement
Kkwaenggwari with mallet and case, gong, bronze / wood / textile / vinyl / plastic / paper, maker unknown, Korea, 2000
Physical Description
Kkwaenggwari, gong, bronze, Korea, 2000. A circular small lipped flat bronze gong with white rope handle at top. Rope handle attached to the gong through two holes near the rim. A small wooden stick with rounded head is used to hit the gong.
PRODUCTION
Notes
Made in Korea Made in 2000
HISTORY
Notes
Chiefly used in farmer's music and dance. It is known by a number of names such as soe (meaning metal), maegu, kkwaengmaegi, kkwaengsoe and sogum. It is the representative percussion instrument of Korea. Played by holding it in the left hand and struck by a hard wooden stick. It is the principal instrument in both P'ungmullori and Samullori.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, 2000
Acquisition Date
5 September 2000
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