Bell

AF5087

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5087
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
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Iconography Human Face
Description

Quadrangular bell with strap handle. Open latticework on three sides and handle. Front panel decorated with human face in center of latticework. Side panels has bosses in center of latticework. Side edges has rope pattern. Back panel is solid and undecorated.

Height 16.8 cm
Length 8.4 cm
Width 8.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1920

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