Changgo (장구 )

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19th century · Wood, hide, rope, metal · Musical Instruments

This hourglass-shaped drum, with two heads connected by ropes and belts to change the pitch, accompanies all types of Korean music. One head, of horsehide, is struck with a bamboo stick; the other, thicker head of cow hide is usually struck by hand, except in shamanist music. Dragon-head hooks secure the heads to the lacing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, hide, rope, metal

Culture

Korean

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889