Photo of collection object Bell (Dibu) — Yombe. Bell (Dibu), late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigment, skin thong, applied material, 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (34.3 x 23.5 x 15.9 cm). Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1327. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Bell (Dibu)

late 19th-early 20th century

Yombe

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Yombe
Classification: Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment, skin thong, applied material
Medium: wood, pigment, skin, thong, applied, material
Locations: Possible place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (34.3 x 23.5 x 15.9 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 22.1327
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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