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1946.6.78.2

Small bell cast by cire perdue process with raised bumps in the pattern of 3 lines and 3 triangles. Squashed in use and is split at mouth. [HLR]

1946.6.78.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small bell cast by cire perdue process with raised bumps in the pattern of 3 lines and 3 triangles. Squashed in use and is split at mouth. [HLR]
Long description
Small bell cast by cire perdue process with raised bumps in the pattern of 3 lines and 3 triangles. Squashed in use and is split at mouth. The bell has a suspension loop at the top. Tied to .1 and .3 with plant fibre cord. [MJD 09/10/2013]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Anambra State Onitsha
Cultural groups
Ika
Western Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1946
Date collected
By 1946
Acquisition information
Donated: 1946
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 65 mm, Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1946.6.78.2

Search terms: Music, Religion, Status, Musical Instrument, Bell

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