Accession No

1961.1


Description

Bell hung around the neck of camels grazing in the bush. Hollow oval bell with a slit at the bottom through which hang two wooden clappers; two small holes at the top for the suspension of the clappers with cord; two square holes for the chain; carved from coniferous wood (Podocarpus).


Place

Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Gamo Province; Ghidole


Period


Source

Scott, Hugh (Dr) [field collector and bequeather]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1961.1


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Fibre; ?Cotton


Local Term


Measurements

160mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Label attached to bell: 'Bell made of coniferous wood (Podocarpus), for attachment (by chain passing through the large holes in the sides) to neck of camel grazing in the brush. Bought new at market, Ghidole (south of Lake Chama), Gamo Province, Ethiopia, / Tues. 4.1.1949. / H.S.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Field collection)
Donated by Dr Hugh Scott, FRS.
Bought new at market, Ghidole (south of Lake Chamo), 1949.
Event Date 1949
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Wooden camel bell, made of coniferous wood (Poducarpus) for attachment (by chain passing through holes in sides) to neck of camel grazing in the bush.'
Event Date 1961
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Bell hung around the neck of camels grazing in the bush. Hollow oval bell with a slit at the bottom through which hang two wooden clappers; two small holes at the top for the suspension of the clappers with cord; two square holes for the chain; carved from coniferous wood (Podocarpus).
Event Date 21/2/2022
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:106011

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