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Large Tight Ring of Many Old African Bells In a Group, West Africa
Large Tight Ring of Many Old African Bells In a Group, West Africa

Large Tight Ring of Many Old African Bells In a Group, West Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large tight ring of a group of many old African bells with clappers in a group, West Africa. Green

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bearden 'School Bell Time' Serigraph African American
Bearden 'School Bell Time' Serigraph African American

Bearden 'School Bell Time' Serigraph African American

By Romare Bearden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This reproduction of Romare Bearden's School Bell Time has been officially approved and numbered by

Category

1990s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Benin Iron Striker Bell
Benin Iron Striker Bell

Benin Iron Striker Bell

$1,500

H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in

Benin Iron Striker Bell

Located in Culver City, CA

An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century
African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell sculpture from the Republic of Benin, Africa. Mounted on steel stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands
Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands

Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of African hand-forged iron bell currency on custom stands from the 20th century. This

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Africans
Africans

Enid BellAfricans, 1935

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H 17.5 in W 6 in

Africans

By Enid Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ENID BELL "AFRICANS" TERRACOTTA, SIGNED AMERICAN, WORKED IN PARIS, C.1937 17 INCHES Enid Bell

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Africans
Africans

Enid BellAfricans, 1937

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H 17 in W 6 in D 7 in

Africans

By Enid Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enid Bell Original terracotta, signed, dates to her time in Paris where she won a gold medal in

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Collection of 42 African Tribal Bell Bracelets, Bronze
Collection of 42 African Tribal Bell Bracelets, Bronze

Collection of 42 African Tribal Bell Bracelets, Bronze

Located in Doylestown, PA

A collection of 42 bronze bell bracelets from Africa, purchased in the 1970s. Unknown tribal origin

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa
19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell on metal stand from the Republic of Benin, Africa. Beautiful natural patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900
Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900

Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900

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H 34 in W 27 in D 5.5 in

Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this sculptural double bell served multiple

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century
African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell sculpture from the Republic of Benin, Africa. Mounted on steel stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Bell Money
Bell Money

Bell Money

Located in Atlanta, GA

African Bell Money Mounted On Stands $395 each As shown: Left:6" Stand base diameter, 25"H Can

Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Primitive Set of Three African Teak Camel Bells
Primitive Set of Three African Teak Camel Bells

Primitive Set of Three African Teak Camel Bells

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Set of three primitive teak camel bells used by herdsmen in Africa. Camels are held in the highest

Category

20th Century African Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Teak

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa
19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell on metal Stand from the Republic of Benin, Africa. Beautiful natural patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890
Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890

Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890

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H 23.25 in W 8 in D 6 in

Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hand-forged african bell on stand. 1 of 2 available.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890
Large Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890

Large Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890

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H 23.25 in W 8 in D 6 in

Large Gankoqui Bell On Stand , Africa 1890

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hand-forged african bell on stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

African Water Buffalo bells on Custom Racks
African Water Buffalo bells on Custom Racks

African Water Buffalo bells on Custom Racks

Located in New York, NY

Collection of 5 hand forged antique African Cowbells mounted on on a steel rack with leather

Category

Vintage 1940s African Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hand Wrought Iron Cowbells from Denke people - Sudan
Hand Wrought Iron Cowbells from Denke people - Sudan

Hand Wrought Iron Cowbells from Denke people - Sudan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Great pair of African cow bells, hand hammered with their original braided leather bridles, these

Category

Vintage 1950s African Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

African Bell
African Bell

African Bell

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H 25 in Dm 7 in

African Bell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bronze african tribal bell.

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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1990s Figurative Prints

Materials

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That One Friend

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Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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Materials

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Materials

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Located in Union City, NJ

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Located in Union City, NJ

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Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) from the Jazz Series Signed Limited Edition
Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) from the Jazz Series Signed Limited Edition

Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) from the Jazz Series Signed Limited Edition

By Romare Bearden

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

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Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Located in Union City, NJ

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By Coreen Mary Spellman

Located in San Antonio, TX

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Category

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Materials

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Here I am
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Kayimahe Ishmael ZedHere I am, 2022

$1,450

H 39.3 in W 29.5 in D 1 in

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Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

“The Falling Star”
“The Falling Star”

“The Falling Star”

By Romare Bearden

Located in Warren, NJ

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Category

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Materials

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Mourning Wool Tapestry
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Romare BeardenMourning Wool Tapestry, 1986

$8,000

H 35 in W 45.25 in D 2 in

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By Romare Bearden

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

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Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

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1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace
1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Vintage 1940s African Beaded Necklaces

William Tolliver Louisiana Artist Acrylic on Paper, Ca. 1990's - Reclining Woman
William Tolliver Louisiana Artist Acrylic on Paper, Ca. 1990's - Reclining Woman

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By William Tolliver

Located in Phoenix, AZ

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African Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African bell for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and bronze, every African bell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the African bell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An African bell, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one African bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Enid Bell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Bell?

Prices for an African bell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $98 and can go as high as $3,850, while the average can fetch as much as $927.