Clapper Bell

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A cast clapper bell made of metal, rectangular in section and with a fluted shape. It depicts a head wearing a high-peaked cap and with scarification marks above each eyebrow. It has a loop handle at the top and was made in Benin City, Nigeria.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Clapper Bell

Medium

copper alloy

Measurements

H 19.5 x W 14.5 x D (?) cm

Accession number

28.76

Acquisition method

donated, 1928

Work type

Other

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