Bell

AF5088

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5088
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area Edo (Africa)
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Quadrangular bell with strap handle. Open latticework on all sides. Front panel decorated with human face in center. Clapper or rope inside bell.

Height 12 cm
Length 8.1 cm
Width 7.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1920
Other Number 91 - Dealer's Number

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