One double bell or gong of black iron

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Object Number 46-78-50/6028

Display Title One double bell or gong of black iron

Descriptions

Inventory Description Bells, elongated, without clappers, connected with loop at top

Classification

Percussion

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Cameroon

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 31 x 18.5 x 5.5 cm (12 3/16 x 7 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-78-50/6028

Provenance

Owner William T. Shepherd (04/12/1901-05/21/1901)

Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (4/12/1901-5/21/1901 - 1916)

Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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