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This is a cowbell made by a blacksmith from scrap iron and attached to a leather rope. Goat leather is cut into small stripes then woven together to make a thicker rope which is then tied on to the neck of a cow. The bell informs the position of the cow.

Details

  • Title: Cow Bell
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Cow Bell
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography

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