Cow Bell Item Number: 2878/52 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oblong shaped bell carved out of a single piece of brown wood. At the top of the bell on both ends there are two pairs of squares carved into the wood through which a rope is strung and tied. Within the bell there are two wooden clappers that protrude from the bottom of the bell. These clappers are also tied to the main portion of the bell from the inside; the top of these ropes are tied through the top of the bell in a large knot. The rope itself is made up of four pieces which are twisted together. There are four knots tied throughout these ropes.
Narrative
This bell is from the Kondh tribal region in the Phulbani District.
Item History
- Made in Phulbani, Odisha, India
- Owned by Tamarin Productions Inc. before May 4, 2011
- Received from Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 4, 2011
What
Who
- Culture
- Indian
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Phulbani, Odisha, India
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2878/0052