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Bell

1932

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This cowbell is made from scrap iron shaped by a blacksmith and leather string cut from cow skin. It is tied around the neck of calves, sheep or goats to monitor their movement in the fields.

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  • Title: Bell
  • Date Created: 1932
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Bell
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Twolyo
  • Community: Keiyo
  • Collection Date: 1976-07-18
  • Collected By: A.K.Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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