Bell

c. 1920
Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
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Location: not on view

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This elegant ritual bell was used by a priest-diviner-healer (nganga) to call spiritual forces needed for curing.
Bell

Bell

c. 1920

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kongo-style maker

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