African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria

View Similar Items

African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art

Oromo Igbo African Gourd

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures – Igbuke Workshop Oyo Nigeria African Tribal Art

Pair of African Igbo Open-Sided Cast Copper Cuff Bracelets

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads

19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered

Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa

About the Item

Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax process by the Igbo or Igala metalsmiths. Africa tribal bells were used for a variety of purposes, such as proclaiming a sacred presence as well as a neutralizing hostile or harmful forces. Bells were used as tools of communication, as portable instruments for conveying important messages, and as a form or currency. Bronze Bell looks to be 19th century or older but it is difficult to give it a specific date. Authenticity is more important than age, and the fact that objects show tribal use and purpose and were not made to sell. It has also been suggested that the bell could be a Benin bronze. The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. It was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the 11th century until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897. The Igbo people, also erroneously known as the "Ibo people" (because certain Europeans had difficulty making the /g?b/ sound), are an indigenous linguistic and cultural people of southern Nigeria. Geographically, the Igbo homeland is divided into two unequal sections by the Niger River an eastern (which is the larger of the two) and a western section. Culturally and linguistically, the Niger River has provided an easy means of communication and unity amongst the Igbo natives on both sides, as well as promoted ancient trade and movement of peoples between Igboland and the rest of the world The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.[8] In rural Nigeria, Igbo people work mostly as craftsmen, farmers and traders Bell is part of a formidable collection of African Art by an international collector now residing in Miami. Measures: 4 1/4" wide x 4 1/4" deep x 8" high.

Dimensions:
Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
Style:
Primitive (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
Nigeria
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: DEC001381stDibs: LU98815728263

More From This Seller

View All

Empire Corner Cabinet or Cupboard in West Indies Mahogany, circa 1800

Located in Miami, FL

From the Baltic region, a very beautiful and unusual Empire corner cupboard in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with two stacked cabinet doors that are bowed, and are separated by a ...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Baltic Empire Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Corner Cabinet or Cupboard in West Indies Mahogany, circa 1800

$9,750

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

Located in Miami, FL

An exceptionally fine Karl Johan salon table, sofa table or desk in beautiful West Indies mahogany. The top has two leaves that drop down on each side with two drawers along the apro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

$8,750

Victorian Cast Iron Coat or Hat Rack with Umbrella Stand, circa 1870

Located in Miami, FL

A cast iron Victorian coat and hat rack with umbrella stand has been painted white. It is in great condition with no breaks or missing parts. The oval in the center originally held a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Coat or Hat Rack with Umbrella Stand, circa 1870

$2,750

Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820

Located in Miami, FL

An exceptional American Federal wardrobe from Philadelphia in fine West Indies mahogany. Features split cylindrical columns with elaborate acanthus-carved Corinthian capitals flanking doors with book matched, crotch-mahogany panels. The stepped ogee-style crown molding, too, is expertly book matched, along with the concave base board...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820

$35,000

Antique French Art Deco Round Dining or Center Table with Figured Walnut Top

Located in Miami, FL

A very beautifully designed & well-crafted French Art Deco table in walnut with round figured-walnut top resting on stylized cabriole legs. Offers a fresh & classic look with a fine ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Art Deco Round Dining or Center Table with Figured Walnut Top

$8,450

Christian VIII Serpentine-Front Sideboard in West Indies Mahogany, circa 1850

Located in Miami, FL

A very lovely and well-crafted sideboard/ credenza in fine West Indies mahogany with serpentine front that features two drawers over two cabinet doors, with carved rocaille details b...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Christian VIII Serpentine-Front Sideboard in West Indies Mahogany, circa 1850

$5,450

Vintage 1970s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s

$3,710

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

By Igbo People

Located in Sharon, CT

Important mask with beautiful a patina over paint and sculpting note, heads on both sides. Acquired from an old private collection. An almost identical mask was exhibited in "African...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

$7,500

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa early-mid 20th century. leather and shell details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

$510

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front carv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art

$344

Oromo Igbo African Gourd

Located in Winnetka, IL

This African piece was made by the oromo igbo people of ethiopia It is a gourd with weaved fiber and metal covering it with intricate design and patterns It has a lid with it which is usually not found It definately has age but not sure of its exact year This vessel is a lovely african artifact...

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

Oromo Igbo African Gourd

$795

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

Located in London, GB

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point. Rare pieces. Benin 19th century and earlier. For similar pair see re thinking pit Pitt Rivers pit rivers museum online collection Oxford UK.

Category