Bell

AF2103C

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2103C
Current Location Collections Storage
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. Other three side decorated wiheel four spoke wheel pattern.

Height 15.2 cm
Length 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 29814 - Dealer's Number

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