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Bell, Wooden

Dan Ceremonial Wooden Bell

Liberia/Côte d'Ivoire
Dan

Wood, Metal, Braided Fiber
Early to Mid 20th century

Height: 14 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly

Ceremonial wooden bell of the Dan People of West Africa. This bell shows great patina from tribal use. The head contains individual metal (tin) teeth.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-60-7