overall: 7.5 cm x 21 cm x 13.5 cm; 2 15/16 in x 8 1/4 in x 5 5/16 in
bell: 2 15/16 in x 5 1/2 in x 8 1/4 in; 7.46125 cm x 13.97 cm x 20.955 cm
stick: 8 15/16 in x 5/16 in; 22.70125 cm x .79375 cm
Object Name:
bell
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Garfield
Date made:
1999
Description (Brief):
<p>This cowbell was made by Latin Percussion Inc. in Garfield, New Jersey, in 1999. It is a Salsa Bongo Cowbell, model E-S3, made of steel.</p>
<p>As indicated in an LP brochure from the period, “The LP Salsa® Bongo Cowbell is the standard bongo players cowbell. This hand-held bell delivers a dominant fundamental tone with a medium pitch that cuts through loud percussion sections.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Transfer from Smithsonian Institution Center for Latino Initiatives (through: Dr.Refugio l. Rochin,Director)
