Bell

AF2099B

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2099B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Small crotal bell with single chain link attached at top and single slit opening at base. Decorated on both sides with concentric circles divided at center by wavy line.

Length 3.8 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 1709 - Dealer's Number | 718 - Other Number

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