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Bell
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According to the seller, the bell comes from the property of the last king of Benin, Ovonramwen.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
musical instruments
Dimensions
Objektmaß: 20 x 10 x 9 cm
Material/Technique
Brass
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 21923

Provenance and sources

where
Benin [kingdom]

when
18th century-19th century.
where
Nigeria [Land]
Benin [Königreich]

who
Max von Stefenelli - Collectors

Description
18th century - 19th century, commissioned by the Igun Eronmwon or guild of brass casters in the Kingdom of Benin; presumably owned by Oba Ovonramwen in exile until ca. 1908; acquired by Max von Stefenelli around 1908, presumably from Oba Ovonramwen; donated by M. von Stefenelli to the Königliches Museum für Völkerkunde Berlin, 1908.

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