Bell, Camel

URN: CH0070

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About the artefact

Simple name (Somali)

Koor (decorative)

Simple name (English)

Bell, Camel

Measurements

11.0 mm (D)

21.0 mm (L)

17.5 mm (H)

A bell put on a herd Camel to trace where it is in the bush to prevent them getting lost, the sound of the bell can also indicate if the camel is calm and safe from danger as well as differentiate different camels from each other from long distances. This is a decorative version that is displayed in the home.

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