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Changgo (장구 )

19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 681
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Changgo (장구 )
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Korea
  • Culture: Korean
  • Medium: Wood, hide, rope, metal
  • Dimensions: Height: 25 1/2 in. (64.7 cm)
    Diameter (Of widest head): 18 1/8 in. (46.1 cm)
  • Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / waisted drum
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.141
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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