Iron Bell

This is an imported chromium plated iron bell. Its handle is decorated with a swan inside a foliage arch. It is unknown what it was used for in Sierra Leone.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms, Regalia, No Data / Other
  • Object: Iron Bell
  • Materials: Metal
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 160mm [H] x 90mm [D]
  • Production Date: Pre 1979
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.397

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