Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of the Africa Panel Graphic displayed at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Barbara Middleton
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University Libraries
Digital Initiatives Unit, Merrill-Cazier Library
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Logan, Utah
Small African Camel Bell from near Dusa Mareb, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 6 of 6)
Bells--Africa; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a small camel bell acquired at a water well near Dusa Mareb, Somalia. The collar is a typical hand made rope from bark of desert trees. The wood is weathered worn showing signs of age.
Unknown
Box, Thadis W.; Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Somalia, Africa
Small African Camel Bell from near Dusa Mareb, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 3 of 6)
Small African Camel Bell from near Dusa Mareb, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 1 of 6)
African Camel Bell from El Dere, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 2 of 6)
View of a camel bell, made from an unknown type of wood, acquired from a nomad camp east of El Dere, Somalia. The shape is atypical of Somali bells indicating another artisan, age, or perhaps tribe. The wood is weathered and damaged, showing signs of severe wear and old age.
African Camel Bell from El Dere, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 1 of 6)
African Camel Bell from El Dere, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 6 of 6)
Large African Camel Bell from Mogadiscio, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 4 of 4)
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.
Large African Camel Bell from Mogadiscio, Somalia (Africa Display Case Item - Image 1 of 4)
African Sculpture (Africa Display Case Item - Image 3 of 6)
View of an African sculpture made out of wood.
Africa
African Sculpture (Africa Display Case Item - Image 5 of 6)
African Sculpture (Africa Display Case Item - Image 4 of 6)
Camel Husbandry and Management by Ceeldheer Pastoralists in Central Somalia by Ahmed A. Elmi
Animal culture--Somalia; Camels
Cover image: Camel Husbandry and Management by Ceeldheer Pastoralists in Central Somalia
Elmi, Ahmed A.
Microform format of: Camel Husbandry and Management by Ceeldheer Pastoralists in Central Somalia by Ahmed A. Elmi
Image of the microform format of Ahmed A. Elmi's Doctoral Dissertation: Camel Husbandry and Management by Ceeldheer Pastoralists in Central Somalia
Transcript of Thad Box Interview, Session 1: Bells of Africa
Bells--Interviews; Bells--History--Interviews
Transcription of an interview conducted by Barbara Middleton on March 26th 2008 with Thad Box about the bells of Africa. This is the first session in a four-part interview.
Middleton, Barbara
Thad Box Interview, Session 1: Bells of Africa
Interview conducted by Barbara Middleton on March 26th 2008 with Thad Box about the bells of Africa. This is the first session in a four-part interview.
Box, Thadis W.
The Multi-Purpose Camel: Interdisciplinary Studies on Pastoral Production in Somalia
Camels--Somalia; Camel milk--Somalia
Cover image for The Multi-Purpose Camel: Interdisciplinary Studies on Pastoral Production in Somalia edited by Anders Hjort af Ornas
Hjort, Anders, 1944-; Somali Camel Research Project
SF 401 .C2 M85 1993, Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
A view of a moderate sized wooden camel bell, with the lip and clapper parts visible, made of acacia, acquired at a camel market in Hargesia, Somalia - taken off a camel being sold for slaughter. The collar is made from inner bark of an acacia tree.
A close up view of a camel bell collar, made from the inner-bark strings of desert trees.
Full View of a Somali Camel Bell and Collar
A view of a moderate sized wooden camel bell, with the lip and clapper parts visible, made of acacia, acquired at a camel market in Hargesia, Somalia - taken off a camel being sold for slaughter. The collar is made from inner bark of on acacia tree. The bell is visibly damaged and worn.
Somali Camel Bell, the mouth, lip, and two clapper parts visible
A close up view of a small bell made of acacia wood, acquired from nomads south of Galcaio, Somalia - in excellent condition, with a five string plait collar of inner-bark strings.
Close Up View of the Mouth, Lip, and Clapper part of a Somali Camel Bell
A close up view of the lip and clapper parts of a moderate sized wooden camel bell, made of acacia, acquired at a camel market in Hargesia, Somalia - taken off a camel being sold for slaughter. The collar is made from inner bark of an acacia tree. The bell is visibly damaged and worn.
Somali Camel Bell, a portion of the collar visible
Somali Camel Bell, the two clapper parts and a portion of the collar visible
Somali camel bells with collars attached
View of two Somali camel bells laying in the sand Bell on Left: A small bell made of acacia wood, acquired from nomads south of Galcaio, Somalia - in excellent condition, with a five string plait collar of inner-bark strings. Bell on right: A moderate sized wooden camel bell, made of acacia, acquired at a camel market in Hargesia, Somalia - taken off a camel being sold for slaughter. The collar is made from inner bark of on acacia tree. The bell is visibly damaged and worn.
Modern Bells Display Case (Image 2 of 2)
View of items in the in the Modern Bell display case at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Modern Bells Display Case (Image 1 of 2)
Modern bells poster from the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land, held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
North America Display Case (2 of 2 Cases)
View of items in the North America display case at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
North America Display Case (1 of 2 Cases)
View of the North America section of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Exhibit Display Case: Europe (Image 2 of 2)
View of a display case from the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land, held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Exhibit Display Case: Europe (Image 1 of 2)
View of items in the in the European Bell display case at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Visitor viewing the Europe section of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Exhibit Display Case: Australia (Image 2 of 2)
A close up view of items in a glass case, used in the Australia section of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
Exhibit Display Case: Australia (Image 1 of 2)
View of items in in the display case featuring Australia, as part of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
View of the Australia section of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
View of items in a glass display case, used in the Africa section of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.
View of the Africa section of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009 through January 22, 2010.