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Cowbell

Large cow (or sheep) bell made of iron alloy with a hook-type solid ball clapper. It has envelope-type seams on the side with pins. The bell is attached to a wooden hanger (yoke style) through two leather straps.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.242.122 (Individual) clapper bells
  • Repository:Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
  • Measurements:Height: 300mm; Width (at hanger): 245mm