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Large African Camel Bell from Mogadiscio, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 4 of 4)

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Large African Camel Bell from Mogadiscio, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 4 of 4)

Description

View of a camel bell made from acacia wood, acquired from a nomad camp north of Mogadiscio, Somalia. One of the two original clappers is missing. The collar is made from the inner bark of acacia, and likely other trees. A typical example of a carved wooden bell used for centuries by Somali pastoralists.

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Box, Thadis W.; Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

Date

1960-1969

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Reproduction for publication, exhibition, web display or commercial use is only permissible with the consent of the USU Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives (email: SCWeb@usu.edu)

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Bells-Africa-SomaliCamelLarge-04

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