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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Kongo
Title:Kunda
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 8 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in; 21.6 cm x 4.4 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.43
Credit Line:The Barry D. Maurer (Class of 1959) Collection of African art purchased with Amherst College Discretionary Fund and funds from H. Axel Schupf (Class of 1957)
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
This double-ended bell takes it name from the word to salute or pay homage to. The double shape refers to the function of musical sound in mediating between this world and the spiritual world.

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