African Bell Iron Currency Handmade Hand Forged Iron Handmade Bell Ceremonial Dance Brotherhood Curr

If post is up, this iron African bell still us,available to the avid abd serious adrican items collector. Pickup in Palm Springs. African iron bell, likely a clapperless ceremonial or musical instrument. It is made of forged iron, as indicated by its rusty appearance and the visible seams or joins, suggesting a handcrafted origin. The bell's shape is characteristic of traditional African bells, which are often clapperless and struck externally with a stick to produce sound. This bells are widely used in various West African cultures (e.g., Yoruba, Fon) for ceremonial purposes, rituals, or as musical instruments in ensembles. They can also be associated with currency or status in some contexts. Exhibits significant wear and a rusty patina, consistent with an antique or tribally used item, and appears to be missing its striker (if it originally had one).