Bell

The Sierra Leone National Museum notes that this bell was used by the exclusively female Bundu Society. Osman Kamara, who sold the bell to the museum, claimed it had been used by his grandmother, who was a Sowei, or a high ranking member of the society. It is triangular in shape, and has been flattened.

Further Information

• Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Bell
• Materials: Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1992
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Mr. Osman Kamara, Freetown (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1992.01.04

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