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The object was cast using the lost wax method and possesses a beautiful natural green patina.<\/p>\n<p>The bell is complete with original clapper and still fully functional - the sound is powerful and clear. Traces of use and age are present, such as appropriate patina and light surface wear, with no damage or restorations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nSuch bronze bells were used within the <em>Grassfields<\/em>-cultures of Cameroon used in ceremonial gatherings, especially within the court traditions of the Bamileke and Bamum. They served as royal status symbols and communication tools to announce the presence of the monarch or a priest. The human figure refers to the spiritual power of ancestors, which offered protection and legitimacy to the wearer. This specimen is from the collection of <strong>Vergulde Kat<\/strong>, acquired at <strong>Heritage Auctions Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight approx. 40 cm \u00d7 width 15.5 cm \u00d7 depth 14 cm. Weight approx. 2.8 kg.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indrukwekkende bronzen bel uit Kameroen met menselijke figuur en geometrische decoratie, volledig intact en nog met oorverdovend helder geluid. Deze massieve bronzen bel toont een karakteristieke gestileerde figuur met fijne littekentekens, ringvormige oren en een expressieve houding. De onderzijde is versierd met een gezicht in reli\u00ebf, opgebouwd uit ritmische cirkelpatronen. 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