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Old metal bells worn on upper arm, above tails - part of the outfit of the mvet
Old metal bells worn on upper arm, above tails - part of the outfit of the mvet
Object Number 37-32-50/2434
Display Title Old metal bells worn on upper arm, above tails - part of the outfit of the mvet
Descriptions
Object Description Old metal bells worn on upper arm, above tails - part of the outfit of the mvet player, nos. 50/2432-2438.
Inventory Description Bells, eight round brass bells, strung on fiber
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern: Mbalmayon, vicinity of
Materials Brass, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-32-50/2434

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