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Dog bells
Object Number 20-29-50/B2179
Display Title Dog bells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bells, semicircular bells, metal ball clapper, two loop on top, tied with hide
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Fang
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Iron, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 10.6 x 7.5 x 3.6 cm (4 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 20-29-50/B2179

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