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A trapezoidal metal bell with a looped top handle. The front is decorated with raised semicircles and a small central relief of a face with outward-radiating lines. The flared base shows traces of green oxidation.
Bell (eroro)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bell (eroro)

Maker Edo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumBrass
Dimensions7 1/4 x 4 x 4 in. (18.4 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.55
Collections
Visual DescriptionA trapezoidal metal bell with a looped top handle. The front is decorated with raised semicircles and a small central relief of a face with outward-radiating lines. The flared base shows traces of green oxidation.
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