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    Cowbells

    The artefact

    Decorative drop-forged hand-crafted iron cowbells, hanging from a bundle of many-coloured threads. This is the main symbol of Sardinian tradition and culture, used as simple decorations, still with great visual impact.

    Details

    Materiali: Iron
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Forging, Cutting and fretwork, Flaming
    Dimensioni: cm 5x3.5 to cm 14x12
    Località di produzione: Serrenti

    Artigiano: Francesca Frau
    Settore: Metals

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