Cow Bell

90-13-82

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 90-13-82
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Malhar
Provenience India
Date Made 1900-1986
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Cast
Description

Set of six. Lost wax cast brass. Cowbells tied together with the cloth they were strung on at the Mela. Clapper is a loose ball inside. Wax thread wrapping left inside. Band of scalloped thread around middle. Made by Nepal Kanshari. Bought from maker's wife at Santimketan Mela.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1990
Other Number LH's field notes #8 - Field No SF | Tag #M-19 - Other Number

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