We found a strange artifact buried a meter deep in the dirt in southern Califorina USA. It is likely just a cheap copy, but we don't know where to begin to discover it's orgins. It is an interesting design for a bell.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5YBe_nPWbKIR19mVVhSUktCWkU&usp=...
it's a great piece, but i can see what you mean about not being sure about it. could you take it to a museum in the area or even a college/university? maybe someone there could shed some light!
love, light and blessings
AB