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Fon Iron Bell
A fine old bell with great tone. This bell was acquired through sources based in Cotonou, Benin and is identified here as Fon although it could have been made or used by any number of ethnic groups in the region. Agogo is a Yoruba word for bell. The Yoruba are the most populous and influential people in the region and the likely source for this broadly distributed instrument. Blacksmiths throughout the region fabricate them in a variety of sizes and tones. Agogo were used both in the generation of secular and ritual music. This is a beautifully made instrument that can be appreciated as a utilitarian object and as a finely crafted work of art. 9″ H.
