Bell

Lower Niger Valley caster

19th century

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Provenance

Title: Bell
Artist: Lower Niger Valley caster
Date: 19th century
Geography: Nigeria, Lower Niger River region
Culture: Lower Niger Valley Bronze Industries
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: Height 8-5/8 in.
Classification: Metal-Implements
Credit Line: Gift of Arnold and Joanne Syrop, 1999
Object Number: 1999.485.5
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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