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Bell, Wooden

Holo Bird-type Bell

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Holo

Wood
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

Height: 8.25 inches; Bell Diameter: 3.5 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Bell with Clapper

African wooden bell with a clapper, in the form of a bird from the Holo people of DRC. Probably a ritual object. It is hand carved from wood with symbolic groove decoration. The figure has glass eyes. Usage traces and drying cracks.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-62-7