Rattle

29-59-89

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-89
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Seeds | Wood | Iron
Description

Dance rattle. 4 small gourds on a stick, the centre portion of which has been wrapped with cloth to serve as a handle. The gourds are perforated and contain shot.

Height 26.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19685 - Old Museum Number | 501 - Field No SF

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