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Bell, Metal

Edo Helmet Mask Bell - Janus Head

Nigeria and Benin
Edo

Bronze
Mid-20th century

Height: 42.5cm / Length: 15cm / Width: 15cm
Idiophone - Struck Directly

Edo people bronze bell in shape of helmet mask. - Janus with spirit image for Ododua (Edo People, Nigeria). This rare bronze ritual helmet mask bell addresses the spiritual power of the king.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-30

P. Girshick Ben-Amos, The Art of Benin (London, The British Museum Press, 1995)