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683 - Double ritual bell. Bamileke people, Cameroon. 20th century
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Estimate €800 - €2,000

Description

Double ritual bell. Bamileke people, Cameroon. 20th century Iron. Dimensions: 49 × 46 × 11 cm. A double-bodied ritual bell forged from iron, used in ceremonial, musical and communicative contexts within Bamileke culture. This type of bell accompanied rituals, dances and acts of authority, serving both as a musical instrument and as a symbol of status and power. The patina resulting from use and the remains of polychrome decoration demonstrate its continued use and its integration into the community’s ritual life. Item held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.

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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY

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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM

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683 - Double ritual bell. Bamileke people, Cameroon. 20th century See original version (Spanish)

683 - Double ritual bell. Bamileke people, Cameroon. 20th century
See original version (Spanish)