Kimkim

Dr. Abbas Magaji Ahuwan

1989 · Ceramic · Musical Instruments

The kimkim, a pottery instrument played by Igbo women of Nigeria, is slapped on the side hole for low tones and on the vessel’s side for higher tones. Known also as udu drums, they were originally undecorated water jugs with an extra hole. Abbas Ahuwan’s vessels feature modern shapes, spikes, and polychrome that evoke traditional Nigerian symbols.

Artist

Dr. Abbas Magaji Ahuwan

Date

1989

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

American

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Abbas Magaji Ahuwan, 1989