Bell

AF2103B

Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2103B
Current Location Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Iconography Human Face
Description

Quadrangular bell with strap handle. Front panel decorated with human face surounded by four spoke wheel pattern. Back paanel is undecorated.

Height 15.2 cm
Length 6.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29813 - Dealer's Number

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