Rare Old Yoruba Bronze OMO Ceremonial Bell Ex~ Dr Healy
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A very old field used cast bronze bell with ancestral face and openwork design. Such bells were worn by chiefs in the Ijebu region of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, wrapped in a long shawl, on their left hip. They are a sign of the wearer’s rank and power. This bell shows weathering and wear with some losses to back edge. Likely a early 20th century example. The bell measures 7.75 x 4.25 inches.
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fair, decayed with losses
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Rare Old Yoruba Bronze OMO Ceremonial Bell Ex~ Dr Healy
Estimate $200 - $400
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