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Object type
musical instrument > idiophone > bell > bell with internal clapper
Materials
wood
Legend
When thinking about bells, westerners automatically think of bronze or metal, as these are the materials we have taken over for these instruments from the Far East. African bells, however, are often made of wood and they sound equally sharp - although African wood carvers often feel it is necessary to equip them with two or three clappers.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture
Bagbwe
Acquisition related person
Armand Joseph Oscar Hutereau (°1875 - †1914), as donor
Date of acquisition
1912-02-02
Dimensions
12,4 cm x 11,9 cm
Inventory number
MO.0.0.5348
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