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Gankogui Double Bell with Stick - Iron Cow Bell from Ghana - Medium

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$26.99

$ 11 .99 $11.99

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About this item

  • Hand-forged of recycled iron by master blacksmiths in Togo; stick included
  • 6in tall low bell, 10in tall; May have plain metal handle, or wood handle; no selection available
  • Bright, sustained tones sing out over the ensemble; two distinct tones with no specific tuning
  • Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project



Customer
July 17, 2025
This double bell is *gorgeous* and has two clear, strong, beautifully-pitched tones! An absolutely amazing find for an unbeatable price. Mine came with a wooden handle which makes it a lot easier and more comfortable to hold, since the bells are obviously hand-forged and fairly heavy (especially compared to the lightweight commercial-grade kind of cowbell you generally see). The wooden handle is signed by the carver! Show me anywhere else you can get such a cool thing! The hand-carved wooden beater is another great touch. I look forward to using this a lot. Amazing! I couldn't recommend this more highly, from all aesthetic viewpoints.
G
May 28, 2025
It actually came with a wooden handle, not shown in the picture.
Musicdoc2008
May 21, 2025
Very small sounds like toy. Costs$12.50 to return so SKIP this one if you need it to sound like a real gankogui.
Pontch
May 5, 2025
This came with a small certificate from an authorized reseller of artisan instruments from around the word, and let's you know that your money is going to them, not some big company, which was a really nice surprise to hear. This is definitely an authentic Gankogui, pretty well made, fully iron, and heavy. The stick looks like it was even hand-whittled, and was a nice touch. The larger bell was VERY loud and clear with a good tone. The smaller bell didn't ring quite like I thought it should, but has a sweet spot where you can get the sound you want. Good purchase for the price.
Crystal Cole
April 26, 2025
The wooden handle is nice and the larger bell sounds fantastic. Being handcrafted I was expecting a beautiful quality instrument. However, the smaller bell does not sound good at all. It sounds more like a “donk” than a “dig”. The tone of the small bell does not complement the tone of the larger bell at all. Purchased for a birthday gift but the sound is so off I can not gift this away. I will be returning. Disappointed.
Anonymous Customer
April 17, 2025
I love the quality in the handmade bells and the sounds of them.
nancy lindabury
January 28, 2025
Loved them use them in my drumming group for shows
Margaret
January 2, 2025
Truly amazing quality for the price. They sound great, feel great and look amazing.
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