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1923.84.137

Wooden clapper bell with single wooden clapper suspended from the crown by fibre thread. Possibly originally had three clappers as there are two other holes in crown. [HLR]

1923.84.137

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden clapper bell with single wooden clapper suspended from the crown by fibre thread. Possibly originally had three clappers as there are two other holes in crown. [HLR]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Angami Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1915
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Hollowed
Dimensions
Width: max 150 mm, Length: max 290 mm, Height: max 105 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.137

Search terms: Music, Animal Gear, Musical Instrument, Cattle Accessory, Bell