Recycled Metal Sculpture of African Drummer, "'Gong Player from East'"

Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph finds magical forms in discarded materials, arc-welding springs, bolts, and sheet metal together in a compositional triumph. Here the rhythmic figure of a gong player comes to life through sleek contours and expressive features. In Eastern Nigeria the gong player is a well-recognized personage, his beat accompanying drums, pipes, maracas, and other instruments to create the entrancing music associated with the Atilogun dance. Finished with a clear varnish, this sculpture will offer a cultural aesthetic to any décor.