Bell Item Number: Ca57 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bell, conical-shaped, with file marks at top where large filed loop begins. There is a raised band midway up the bell. There is a wire loop inside to hold the clapper. Both the wire holder and clapper are iron.
History Of Use
Ceremonial bell used at church services by deacons. The bell is rung at a certain point during the mass. They are also used for lambs in the country, especially for pets.
Cultural Context
religion; ornamentation
Item History
- Made in Ethiopia before 1974
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Lemma Admasu before December 27, 1979
- Received from Lemma Admasu (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on December 27, 1979
What
- Name
- Bell
- Identification Number
- Ca57
- Type of Item
- bell
- Material
- iron metal and brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and filed
- Overall
- height 4.8 cm, diameter 4.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ethiopian
- Previous Owner
- Lemma Admasu
- Received from
- Lemma Admasu (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ethiopia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1974
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before December 27, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 27, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0587/0025