National Museum, Benin
Catalogue No: 61B:1:30
Institution media
1 image
Digital Benin research
Edo designation
Ẹroro
English designation
Bell
Category
Altar & Shrine Objects
Musical Instruments
Provenance
Omoruyi, A.
Usiere, Enadeghe
LocationBenin City, Nigeria
Institution data
Internal Data I (eng)
National Museum, Benin
The data was transferred directly from the institution and transcribed by the Digital Benin from Catalogue Cards.
Last Updated: 2021-01-15
Language: English
Catalogue NoObject ID
61B:1:30
DescriptionDescription
A bronze bell known as "Eroro" in Edo language. The holder is made to curved. It also has a warm like design on one side.
MaterialMaterial
Bronze
DiamDimensions
Dimension H (cm)Dimensions
11.5
Dimension L (cm)Dimensions
Dimension W (cm)Dimensions
Weight KGWeight
0.4
ClassificationObject Type
Bronze Bell
Patina and colourColour
Black
Method of ManufactureProduction Technique
Casting
StateProduction Place
Bendel
Later NotesProvenance
Mr. Omoruyi collection
VendorProvenance
Mr. Usiere
Ethnic GroupEthnic Attribution
Edo
DivisionDepartment and Institution
Condition InclCondition
Good
Photo NumberImages
2:34:12
[Image Name]Images
DSC01245.JPG
Location
P.N.
61B:1:5
Price
1.00
Signature of Cataloguer
Wale A.