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1972.24.181.5

Bell of moulded wax, to demonstrate lost wax process. Four broad flutings form the bell and there is a long narrow handle on top terminating in an openwork globe. The handle is broken off and the globe incomplete. There is a decorative border of a plaited design. [JC [OPS Move] 22/2/2017]

1972.24.181.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bell of moulded wax, to demonstrate lost wax process. Four broad flutings form the bell and there is a long narrow handle on top terminating in an openwork globe. The handle is broken off and the globe incomplete. There is a decorative border of a plaited design. [JC [OPS Move] 22/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Person
Field collector Edward Harland Duckworth
PRM source Edward Harland Duckworth
PRM source R. Haines
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1972
Date collected
By 1972
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1972
Materials and processes
Material Clay, Material Wax, Process Lost Wax Cast, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Diameter: max 115 mm, Height: max 240 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1972.24.181.5

Search terms: Technique, Music, Metallurgy, Mould, Musical Instrument