Set of Hanging Camel Bells

Camel bells: Nine camel bells are arranged in descending size order.
Camel bells

Nine camel bells are arranged in descending size order.

Name/Title

Set of Hanging Camel Bells

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000482

Description

Nine camel bells hanging in succession, decreasing in size.

Context

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, ruler of Kuwait from 1921-1950, loved Mr. and Mrs. Jordan and even referred to them as his children. Upon his passing, these bells, which were worn by his favorite camel in his heard, were given to the Jordan family.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Kuwait

Continent

Asia

Parts

Count

9

Parts

9 bells