Made from the shell of a tortoise this piece would have acted both as a bell and a charm and was only worn by a head bull in the heard.
Worn around the neck, no other animal would have had the privilege to wear such a rare adornment. Inside the shell are two wooden hanging pieces that would rattle when the shell was moved. Attached to the shell is a finely woven thick leather strap that would have fastened securely around the animals neck.
Ex Private Collection, UK
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
L: 22 CM (Shell Only)
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