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The Cow Bell

The Cow Bell

40 Acres and a MuleMay 19, 2023

The Cow Bell

Mei (student)
A cowbell was worn around the necks of free roaming animals. Herders use it to keep track of the animals. 
The cowbells are handmade from iron, which is cold-hammered and folded on an anvil until it is cup-shaped. Small pieces of copper or tin are set around the iron and enveloped in a mixture of clay and straw. 
The cowbell was used in African music for a long time. Originally, it was used by African cowherders to call and herd cows.
ArtifactThe Cow BellCollection40 Acres and A MuleThe African American Museumat the England ManorShare

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