Group of 5 Large Antique Dogon Bronze Metal Bells from Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AA495)

Group of 5 Large Antique Dogon Bronze Metal Bells from Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AA495)Antique Vert de Gris Bronze Metal Bells from Mali. These large antique bronze bells are used by the Dogon people, who live high in the cliffs of the West African savannah, and make necklaces and jewelry of iron and copper alloy using the lost wax technique. According to the reference book the History of Beads, these bells may have been made in Mali or may have been imported for use there. These large bells are big and would make excellent props for a

and add elegance to the closure of any necklace

Ancient glass bead from Indonesia

Small bells vary but measure in range of 42mm to 51mm / 1

Tubular spacers - 1

African Item 0195

Mix of shapes and sizes

Measures approximately 16 inches by 10 inches

Three beads have dents

Stone Item 324

These traditional coin silver pendants were used to promote fertility in new brides (in hope of a baby boy) and as protective amulets once the baby was born

Nila beads are the small monochrome Islamic glass beads than can be found in colors ranging mostly from blue

17 cm /2 inches across at widest point