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Cowbell used Pete Cosey

late 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A silver-tone metal cowbell. Bell has modern carabiner and strand of red yarn attached to handle. Masking tape is wrapped around one side of the the bell towards the lip. Tape is worn and has [206 Mr. Cosey] handwritten in ink. Bell is worn from use.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2021.105.3

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