Bell
Item number K4.112 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Cylindrical shaped bell that is cut-out on each side. A long tubular ringer is attached to a ring. The ring is attached to an arched piece that connects the two cut-out sides of the bell.
History Of Use
Cow bell used to track and/or lead free-roaming cattle during the mobile season. Amongst the Ganda, or Boganda people, cattle serves as a form of dowry and are owned and exchanged to achieve authority, status, and influence in society.
Item History
- Made in Uganda
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
- Name
- Bell
- Identification Number
- K4.112
- Type of Item
- bell
- Material
- iron metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- forged
- Overall
- height 9.5 cm, diameter 4.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Uganda
Who
- Culture
- Ganda
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0145
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