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Africa Heartwood Project - Handcrafted African Alo Bell with Stick - Iron Cow Bell - Small Soprano

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  • HANDCRAFTED IN AFRICA – This Alo Bell is hand-forged in Togo, crafted by master blacksmiths using recycled iron. It showcases traditional craftsmanship and sustainable practices.
  • CLEAR, BRIGHT TONALITY - The single bell is about 5 inch tall, total height about 7.5 inch with handle, this iron cow bell produces bright, sustained tones that sing out clearly over the ensemble.
  • DURABLE AND RESONANT – Made from recycled iron, this cowbell offers excellent resonance and longevity, ensuring lasting sound quality for years of use in performances or practice.
  • MULTI-PURPOSE USE – Originally from Nigeria, the Alo bell is used by the Ewe of Ghana and Togo as a single-tone Gankogui bell. It’s a perfect addition to African drum ensembles or Afro-Cuban rhythms.
  • SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND TRADITION – Our musical instruments and accessories are unique. All our products are hand-crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans. Each purchase contributes directly to Africa Heartwood Project, supporting the livelihoods of communities in Africa. This non-profit, run by passionate volunteers, fights poverty and promotes community development in West Africa. Your choice makes a difference, blending the joy of music with social impact.


The dynamic sound of this small Alo (AH-loe) bell will add authenticity and range to your African music or drum ensemble. The Alo bell originally comes from Nigeria, but is also used traditionally among the Ewe of Ghana and Togo (as a single-tone Gankogui bell). The sound is also appropriate for Afro-Cuban and Latin drumming music where a cow bell might otherwise be used. Wonderful sound and built to last. This undersize Alo bell is available as part of a set and is sold individually. These bells feature: 5in tall bell, 7.5in tall hand forged from recycled iron by expert blacksmiths in Togo bright, sustained tones sing out over the ensemble durable construction, built with quality of sound as priority light-wood beater included due to the nature of the crafting process and materials used, each bell will have its own pitch and sound quality African-made product from cultural artisans supported by Africa Heartwood Project


vanessairvin93
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
Really wonderful cowbell, and the striker is really lovely. Thank you.