Kutch Copper "Nana" Bell Cluster with Amber Glass Beads — Hand Made in India

A cluster of hand-forged copper bells built around a large cylindrical bell suspended from a corded hanger, with a second dome-form bell below ringed by smaller bells. Each drop bell pairs an amber glass bead with a hand-hewn wood clapper, and the mottled coppery-gold surface carries the fire-scale patina that comes from the traditional finishing process. The set retains its original maker's tag stamped MK-JM-105.

The accompanying tag identifies these as NM (Nana) Bells, made by a family that melts a proprietary blend of metals and fits each bell with a hand-carved wood clapper, tuning them individually to produce the layered, echoing tone the style is known for. This tradition of recycled-metal bell smithing is centered in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, where the craft has been handed down through generations of artisan families.

CONDITION

Good with no remarkable damage. Surface shows the intentional variegated fire patina characteristic of the craft — not corrosion. Original paper tag present with minor edge wear; clappers and beads intact.

DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS

• Overall Length: 14" including hanger
• Materials: Copper-toned recycled metal bells, amber glass beads, hand-hewn wood clappers
• Maker's Tag: MK-JM-105 (NM/Nana Bells)
• Origin: Hand made in India (Kutch, Gujarat)
• Ref: MT055