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Bell, Metal

Yoruba

Nigeria
Yoruba

Brass
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 7.5 inches
Idiophone - Struck Directly - Metal Bell with Clapper

An old Yoruba cast bell of a copper alloy (brass) that is all function. The original clappers have been replaced and the new ones are fastened in with various string materials.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-48-2