Bell

8747B

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 8747B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Cowbell shape. Slightly carved out circular designs. slits at each side of bell. Smooth carved cylindrical wood clappers tied with string. String handle. "Witchcraft bells" Nassau. Good condition.

Height 6 cm
Length 16 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rev. Dr. Robert Hamill Nassau, 1891

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