Classic Alo Bells

Product Description

The Classic Alo Bells from Africa Heartwood Project are hand crafted from recycled scrap metal by blacksmiths in Togo, West Africa. The Alo (AH-loe) bell produces a full, melodious single note when struck with the lightwood beater. 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. These bells feature:

• 9.5in tall bell, 13in tall
• 8in tall bell, 11in tall
• 5in tall bell, 7.5in tall
• Set of all three
• 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
• The purchase of this product sustains livelihoods for cultural artisans in West Africa.