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Benin Iron Striker Bell

About the Item

An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped body. This is an extremely fine example of the African blacksmiths artistry. Kingdom of Benin, West Africa, Ca, late 19th/early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Forged
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th/20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Culver City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8673239930972

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