Bell

Item number Sf686 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

A spherical metal bell with a wide split in the bottom. One half has the raised features of a human face, the other half is blank. Opposite the split is a slender shank surmounted by a loop. Smaller loops flank it. Fragments of red alpaca yarn and off-white cotton yarn remain tied through the loop.

History Of Use

This object is similar to bells found on a tree-like arrangement of cast metal figures and pendant bells. Complete examples appear to have early Chimu themes in the assemblage of cast figures. These jangling ornaments were fixed to the upper ends of staffs and probably were used as a sign of authority or carried in dances as musical accompaniment.