D Dannnypp New Member Joined Jan 13, 2016 Messages 13 Jul 11, 2017 #1 Anyone seen one of these before? Am I correct in thinking its a crotal bell? There is no clapper inside. Attachments image.jpg 34.9 KB · Views: 294
Anyone seen one of these before? Am I correct in thinking its a crotal bell? There is no clapper inside.
GLASSHOPPER1955 Elite Member Joined Jan 4, 2015 Messages 3,545 Location LaPorte County, Indiana Jul 11, 2017 #2 Never seen one like that. My what big nostrils, lol. Turned your pic rightside up: Attachments image.jpg 29.3 KB · Views: 229
METALMANIAC-NY Elite Member Joined Aug 17, 2014 Messages 2,246 Location HUDSON VALLEY, NY Jul 11, 2017 #3 Wow....what a cool find! I have found lots of Crotal bells....but nothing like that at all. Great piece..congrats!
Wow....what a cool find! I have found lots of Crotal bells....but nothing like that at all. Great piece..congrats!
duggap Elite Member Joined Dec 13, 2011 Messages 2,567 Location Chattanooga, TN Jul 11, 2017 #4 An incense burner maybe?
TexasLurker Senior Member Joined Aug 24, 2013 Messages 319 Location Dayton, TX Jul 11, 2017 #5 Looks to be a copy of an Aztec/Mixtec mask bell. See the bottom of the page. I believe these were worn on the ankle when dancing. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/gold/golden-ages/sacred-brilliance/ Attachments IMG_3892.JPG 16.9 KB · Views: 201
Looks to be a copy of an Aztec/Mixtec mask bell. See the bottom of the page. I believe these were worn on the ankle when dancing. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/gold/golden-ages/sacred-brilliance/
F flyguy784 Elite Member Joined Jun 14, 2012 Messages 1,510 Location West Chester PA Jul 12, 2017 #6 That thing is extremely cool.