Wind gong 40", w/mallet and Iron Stand This gong is traditionally chines instrument.Made of many kinds of metal heated and hand hammered and stretched to it's specific size and shape for certain sound quality.Then ,put on an old simple lathe for leveling and hand hammered again. Traditionally called Feng Luo which translated to "Wind Gong" Striking close to center creates a very deep note and many many overtones .While gently striking closer to the edge,it stimulates and accumulates the vibrational energy that could sound like a soft wind and can grow into a very wild "storm"... This is a serious musical quality gong ,Very expressive,dramatic,used in orchestras,recordings,sound tracks,live music,therapy,meditation,feng shui, looks beautiful in hotel lobby ,Yoga centers,in the home and in the garden... Minimalistic design stand that requires very small foot print ,and allows the gong to "shine". The "coldness" of the metal is mellowed out by the "warmth" of the hand forged curls, smooth lines curves.Slender enough to "bounce" with the vibration of the gongs and expresses the sound through motion. The stand is our design ,hand made of "heavy" iron. 24" diam base , 3" x 3/8" x 61" pole.Comes in 2 separate pieces for easy shipping, to be simply assembled with 2 bolts.included.
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