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Iron bell, on braided leather thong, width of bell 3 1/8 in.
Iron bell, on braided leather thong, width of bell 3 1/8 in.
Object Number 973-16-50/11459
Display Title Iron bell, on braided leather thong, width of bell 3 1/8 in.
Descriptions
Indigenous Term dongo
Inventory Description Bell, folded iron cylindrical bell, iron rod clapper, braided leather tie
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Iron, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 12.5 x 5.7 cm (10 1/4 x 4 15/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-16-50/11459
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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