Bell

Used in daily or festival Hindu rites in small temple or household.

worship.

Simian figure probably represents Hanuman, a monkey deity.

Bronze bell with a handle composed of two figures standing back to back: one is human, the other simian in facial characteristics--both have hands folded, palms together, in front of their bodies. Leaf motifs and geometric incising on bell dome. Free-swinging bronze bead and chain within form clapper.