CONGO DRC
Double iron clapperless bell
Bozomu or Elonja
There are no clappers, this bell is made to be struck with wooden sticks
The two bells are of different sizes and volumes, which also implies different sounds
Probably made by a Mongo people, but it is difficult to define exactly what ethnicity it comes from exactly
According to the Africamuseum, which presents a similar one in its collections, the double bells already appeared on the engravings that the colonists made in the Congolese region in the 16th and 17th centuries. They are symbols of power and were mainly used to announce the arrival of a king
Other sources speak of a more frequent use during ceremonies and dances
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Bell
ETHNICAL GROUP: ?
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
MATERIAL: Metal
DIMENSIONS: about 10 x 9 1/2 inches (25.5 x 24 cm)
CONDITION: Correct
Stand display is not included
Please have a look on pictures.

Reserve: $150.00

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