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This double bell (dawuro, nnawuta) was made around 1920 by Asante artist Kwaku Bempah and an unidentified blacksmith in Ghana. Crafted from iron and wood, it is a traditional Akan musical instrument used in ceremonies and performances. The piece is part of the Fowler Museum at UCLA’s collection (X87.1312) and was a gift from Elizabeth Lloyd Davis. Photo: National Museum of African Art.
This double bell (dawuro, nnawuta) was made around 1920 by Asante artist Kwaku Bempah and an unidentified blacksmith in Ghana. Crafted from iron and wood, it is a traditional Akan musical instrument used in ceremonies and performances. The piece is part of the Fowler Museum at UCLA’s collection (X87.1312) and was a gift from Elizabeth Lloyd Davis. Photo: National Museum of African Art.
| Ref. | OZ-P-2047 |
|---|---|
| Type | Photograph · image/jpeg |
| Added | 29 March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 630 × 840 |
| Size | 26 KB |
| Rights | not recorded |
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- Igbo and African Contributions to the American Steel Industry — shown in its text
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