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1933.44.3.3

Small brass bell used as a socket for a bow-drill to drill holes in bauxite beads. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/6/2005]

1933.44.3.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small brass bell used as a socket for a bow-drill to drill holes in bauxite beads. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/6/2005]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
14 May 1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1933
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Recycled
Dimensions
Diameter: max 30 mm, Height: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1933.44.3.3

Search terms: Tool, Music, Bow Drill, Musical Instrument

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