Bell
AF2103B
Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
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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