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"Hunting Dog" Bell
Object Number 990-5-50/12256
Display Title "Hunting Dog" Bell
Descriptions
Object Description "Hunting Dog" Bell
Inventory Description Hunting dog bell, wood, leather, plant fiber, 3 clappers.
Classification
  • Percussion
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Metal, Wood, Leather, Fiber, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 10.3 x 8 cm (8 7/16 x 4 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 19.20
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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