Bell
67-20-1
Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | 67-20-1 |
| Current Location | Africa Galleries - On Display |
| Culture | Edo (Africa) |
| Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
| Culture Area | West Africa |
| Date Made | 18th or 19th century |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Copper Alloy | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
| Description | Quadrangular bell with strap handle and clapper. Metal fastener of clapper extends into handle space. Front panel decorated with stylized face of portuguese man with long hair, large nose and wearing hat. Surface of bell is decorated with wave pattern on all sides. Bosses on top and botton corners of bell. |
| Height | 14.4 cm |
| Width | 8.1 cm |
| Depth | 8.1 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from George Allen, 1967 |
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