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Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

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Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

Bell (eroro)

Maker Edo Artist , Court of Benin

Dateundated

Place of originNigeria, Africa

MediumBronze, natural fiber, patina

Dimensions6 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (17.1 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1991.27.42

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionBell with flaring square cross-section, with face, geometric designs, and loop.

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