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Object Number 990-5-50/12198
Display Title Bell
Descriptions
Object Description Bell
Inventory Description Bell, metal, cylindrical, split along one side, hook on one end, rusted
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hutu?
  • Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Metal, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm (4 1/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12198
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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