Bell

Unknown

19th century · Iron · Musical Instruments

The foot-like projections on either side of the bell's mouth resemble a frog, especially when viewed from the open end, symbolism which may be associated with fertility. This bell is externally struck with a beater.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Iron

Culture

Fulani?

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889