Cow Bell

1998.10.0003

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Cow Bell   (1998.10.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Animal Husbandry T&E
  4. :
  5. Animal Care Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late 20th century
Culture Maasai

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 13.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.5 cm
Weight 785 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Iron, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Plaiting
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Olive (5Y 2/1) -Bell. Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/4) -Wear on leather strap. Strong Brown (5YR 3/6) -Rust on bell.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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