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Metal bells worn around ankles - part of the outfit of the mvet player, nos. 50/
Metal bells worn around ankles - part of the outfit of the mvet player, nos. 50/
Object Number 37-32-50/2433
Display Title Metal bells worn around ankles - part of the outfit of the mvet player, nos. 50/
Descriptions
Object Description Metal bells worn around ankles - part of the outfit of the mvet player, nos. 50/2432-2438)
Inventory Description Bells, two sets of three semi-circular bells, looped ends, strung on hide
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern: Mbalmayon, vicinity of
Materials Brass
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 2.9 x 2.7 cm (3 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-32-50/2433

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