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1942.13.1132.3

Pellet bell. For related bells see [1942.12.1132 .1-2]. [JID 6/2/2020]

1942.13.1132.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pellet bell. For related bells see [1942.12.1132 .1-2]. [JID 6/2/2020]
Long description
Very small pellet bell of a type seen attached to clothes etc., no pellet inside as these would rattle against other bells.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Calabar Province
Cultural groups
Aro Chuku Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Diameter: max 12 mm, Height: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1132.3 Other numbers: 45 Other PRM accession number: 1942.13.1132c

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Bell, Rattle

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