Kenya
Rendille

Wood, Cloth Braided Rope
Early-Mid 20th century
Diameter: 6 inches
Idiophone – Struck Directly – Wooden Bell with clappers

This herding camel bell shows a beautiful patina from age and usage.  Rendille tie these distinctive carved wooden bells around the neck of their camels. They are used when a herd of camels are being driven to pasture.  Each camel wears his own wooden bell creating a unique sound of ringing wooden bells.