1959.9.8B

Iron clapper bell. It has a straight, square edge at the top but opens out into a wide oval shape at the mouth, with flanges at the sides. The iron clapper is cylindrical but tapers towards the top, which fits through a perforation in the bell and extends into a hook. Also fitting through this perforation is an iron suspension loop. [JC [OPS Move] 3/2/2017]

1959.9.8B

Collection type: Object
Description: Iron clapper bell. It has a straight, square edge at the top but opens out into a wide oval shape at the mouth, with flanges at the sides. The iron clapper is cylindrical but tapers towards the top, which fits through a perforation in the bell and extends into a hook. Also fitting through this perforation is an iron suspension loop. [JC [OPS Move] 3/2/2017]
Geographical reference: Cameroon
Africa > Central Africa > Cameroon; Fumban
Cultural groups: Bamum
Person: Field collector Lois Mitchison; PRM source Lois Mitchison
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1958
Date collected: 1958
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1959
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Beaten
Dimensions: Width: max 85 mm, Depth: max 59 mm, Height: max 105 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1959.9.8B