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Bell: Face

19th–20th century (?)
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bell: Face
  • Artist: Lower Niger Valley caster
  • Date: 19th–20th century (?)
  • Geography: Nigeria, Lower Niger River region
  • Culture: Lower Niger Bronze Industries
  • Medium: Brass
  • Dimensions: H. 10 7/8 x Diam. 2 1/2 in. (27.6 x 6.4 cm)
  • Classifications: Metal-Musical Instruments, (not assigned)
  • Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Gift in memory of Robert Goldwater from his Friends and Students at the Institute of Fine Arts, 1975
  • Object Number: 1978.412.692
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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