Bell
AF2106
Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF2106 |
Current Location | Africa Galleries - On Display |
Culture | Edo (Africa) |
Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
Culture Area | West Africa |
Date Made | 19th century CE |
Section | African |
Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
Iconography | Human Face | Mask |
Description | Quadrangular bell with strap handle. Open latticework (crosshatch and interlace design) on three sides. Back panel is solid and undecorated. Front panel decorated with human face in center of latticework. |
Height | 14 cm |
Length | 7 cm |
Width | 7 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
Other Number | 29811 - Dealer's Number |
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