Bull's bell

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A bell and plaited neck rope of leather. This bell is worn only by bulls and this one was for a very special personal bull. Bell made by a local smith and the rope by a male specialist.

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Title: Bull's bell
Location: Kenya
Type: Bull's bell
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron, leather
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Imiti Ngorgor
Community: Maasai
Collection Date: 1968-11-17
Collected By: E.J.B

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