Likely Benin, early 20th century, the bell cast as a human head surmounted by a seated figure holding a snake and staff (12.5 in.) (casting flaw to the figure's right leg); the knife with a barbed foliate blade and wooden grip, the leather sheath bound in animal hide and having a wooden throat (19.5 in. overall) (age shrinkage to the sheath prevents safe and easy insertion or withdrawal of the knife).

Private Swiss Collection, father was at the United Nations in Gabon circa 1950

$300 - 500