Antique Carved Wood Water Buffalo Bell

A fascinating piece of primitive folk art, this large wooden bell was originally hand-carved to hang around the neck of a water buffalo or cow. Crafted from a single block of tropical hardwood, it was hollowed out to create a resonance chamber that produces a deep, wooden "thunk" rather than a metallic ring. This specific sound allowed farmers to track their herds through dense forests or rice paddies without scaring the animals. This bell has transitioned from the farm to the shelf as a striking sculptural object. Place on top of a stack of coffee table books or to fill a gap on a bookshelf. *Era: Antique *Size: 1 3.5" Length x 4" Depth x 5.5” Height *Material: Hand-Carved Tropical Hardwood *Color: Brown *Product Type: Wooden Cow Bell *Style: Primitive / Wabi Sabi / Rustic *Origin: Nepal *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.