Bell, Wooden

Villi Figurative Bell

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Villi

Wood, Braided Raffia
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 15 inches x Width: 5.5 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Bell with 3 Clappers

Believed to be an old hunting “clacker” or noise maker from the Villi tribe of Bas Kongo in the DR Congo. It has a dark patina throughout with signs of handling around the torso of the figure on top and the barrel of the noisemaker. Interestingly the figure is portrayed with his arms cut off. There is some leftover fabric and cord around the barrel. This was probably where a cord was attached for carrying. It is in excellent condition.

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-68

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