Bell

MOA: University of British Columbia

2955/47

Sheep or goat bell with metal handle across top and wooden tongue. Leather collar attached to bell that closes with a carved wooden peg. Peg has large head and incised cross line design.


  • Type of Item bell
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material metal, leather skin, wood
  • Measurements height 48.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 8.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton, Nicola Levell
  • Received from Anthony A. Shelton, Nicola Levell

  • Made in Estremoz
  • Collected in Portugal

  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1950
  • Collection Date during 2003
  • Ownership Date before October 25, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on October 25, 2012

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2955/0047