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One iron bell rattle semicircular, hanging from a string of brass beads
One iron bell rattle semicircular, hanging from a string of brass beads
Object Number 46-78-50/6026
Display Title One iron bell rattle semicircular, hanging from a string of brass beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bell, folded semicircular bell, iron ball clapper, brass beads strung on fiber
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Iron, Brass, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 5 x 3.6 cm (4 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6026
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (4/12/1901)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (04/12/1901 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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