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ID number: BIRRC-D0147 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts Artist / Maker: Egbado division Title / Object name: Pair of iron bells with clappers Object type: Metalwork Place made: W. Nigeria Culture: Yoruba Materials: Iron Measurements: (Bells) 30 x 10.5 cm (Chain) 37 cm |
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Pair of iron bells with clappers, forge-welded and joined by a length of chain made from iron wire, the links unwelded. Made by traditional African forging techniques. Known as 'Aaja'. Used by an Ifa priest to accompany and punctuate prayers. |
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