Brass, Bell, Antique Nigerian Lost Wax Cast, 25mm Long
SKU: AFE-1228
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Description
- Beautifully worn antique Nigerian brass bell 48mm long
- This bell still has a small stone or metal item inside so it rattles
- Although not as well known as Ghana for bead, Nigeria does have a long an illustrious history of artistic metalworking
- The lost wax casting method involves first creating the item out of thin strands of bee's wax, then covering it in clay, heating the clay so the wax runs out, then filling the resulting mold with molten recycled brass or bronze. It's a laborious process!