Bell

Unknown

19th century · Copper · Musical Instruments

This bell takes the form of a Senufo bird (a yellow-casqued hornbill). For the Senufo, the bird symbolizes fertility, family, and the duality of male / female forces.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Copper

Culture

Senufo people

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Amati Gifts, 2006