Bell

AF2107A

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2107A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Brass
Description

Cone-shaped bell with clapper. Fastener of lapper extends out side of bell and folder down (like a hook). Top of bell is flap perforated in center terminating with two curled or folded ends.

Height 16.7 cm
Width 2.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 18104 - Dealer's Number

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