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Bell, Metal

Yoruba Bell with Handle

Nigeria
Yoruba

Bronze
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

Height: 145mm x Bell Diameter: 78mm
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Bell

This Yoruba bell is made from the lost-wax process. Made with a looped handle and stylized designs on the bell and around the rim. Clapper is long gone.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-51-2