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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

198 - Manding, West Africa, mid-20th century.
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Estimate €100 - €150
Description
Manding, West Africa, mid-20th century. A beautiful ‘Dununba’ (low-pitched) bronze bell, used in conjunction with the Dundun drum. These bells are usually made of iron. This one, of very fine workmanship, is made of bronze. The precise alloy of copper and tin gives it a superb bronze tone with a long resonance rich in overtones. Shiny, smooth, almost polished patina. H: 28 cm Weight: 1170 g
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About the sale MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Auction location
Auction time 10/08/2026 at 2:30 PM
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