Sogo

Unknown

mid-20th century · Wood, hide · Musical Instruments

Sogo literally means small drum—it is a double-headed hand-held drum played with a beater. Like many drums, it is decorated with a taegeuk, a tri-color roundel symbolizing yin-yang. Sogo are found in popular music where the players march and dance.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-20th century

Medium

Wood, hide

Culture

Korean

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Won Kyung Cho, 1981