Copper ceremonial bell attached to long knit orange cords with large pom-pom-like endings with fringe. Thelong cord of woven/knit orange yarn it tied to the base of the bell. The copper bell has a long clapper still attached inside. It part of a set and is almost identical to its mate (2004.5.45.B).

This was previously owned by Helen Gravenites. Bells are most likely ceremonial; used for dances or perhaps decorating animals.

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