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Object Number 990-5-50/12191
Display Title Bell
Descriptions
Object Description Bell
Inventory Description Bell, metal, folded round form, 2 perforations, rusted
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Metal, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm (1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12191
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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