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Altar Bell
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Altar Bell

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Date19th century
Mediumcopper alloy
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (14.3 x 9.8 x 9.2 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Charles Jones
Terms
    Object number92.0035
    On View
    Not on view
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