Democratic Republic of Congo
Kuba

Wood, braided rattan
Mid 20th Century
Length: 4.25 in, Width: 3.5 in
Idiophone – Struck Directly  – Bell, Wooden

This ordinary round wooden bell is associated with hunting, because Kongo hunting dogs cannot bark.  Therefore, they are located by the bells tied around their neck.  This is a well-used hunter’s dog bell that still retains it’s braided rattan rope.