Bell
AF2103B
Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF2103B |
| Current Location | Africa Galleries - On Display |
| Culture | Edo (Africa) |
| Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
| Culture Area | West Africa |
| Date Made | 19th century CE |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
| Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
| Iconography | Human Face |
| Description | Quadrangular bell with strap handle. Front panel decorated with human face surounded by four spoke wheel pattern. Back paanel is undecorated. |
| Height | 15.2 cm |
| Length | 6.2 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
| Other Number | 29813 - Dealer's Number |
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