brass bell with tiger face origin Tibet 27 mm / 1 inch brass bell - weight 0.4 oz W 27 mm / 1.0 inches H 27 mm / 1.0 inches D 19 mm / 0.75 inches Hole Diameter ⌀: 3mm / 0.1 inches Traditionally, Tibetan tiger bells were used as amulets to ward off evil and worn as part of a necklace or bracelet, or simply threaded onto some brightly colored wool and stitched to a garment. The very large sizes, similar to the size of a cow bell, were hung in doorways or from posts near the entrance to a house.