Triple bell 1900 - 1950

Here's this rusty, crusty Triple bell made by Fon artists. You can just imagine the artist heating and hammering at the forge. I wonder what it was like for the artist to decide to bind these three bells together like this? Maybe they were thinking about harmony or community. The metal itself has this incredible texture, like old skin. Notice how the bells flare out, catching the light and shadow. It feels almost like a dance frozen in time. And you can hear it, right? That clanging sound? It reminds me of how we're all connected through art, these echoes across time and cultures. Each piece is a conversation, a response to what came before, and an invitation to what comes next.