Bell

AF5089

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5089
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Description

Dome-shaped bell with strap handle. Handle, top , and rim of bell has rope pattern. Body of bell has pleated or reeding design.

Height 9.1 cm
Width 4.9 cm
Depth 5 cm
Outside Diameter 4.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1921
Other Number 98 - Dealer's Number

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